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These state jobs in Whatcom County are hiring with minimal requirements and great benefits

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Looking for a job with good benefits and salary? These Washington state government jobs pay up to $73,000 a year and are currently hiring:

Cook at Bellingham Reentry Center

Salary: $19.17 - $25.52 per hour

Location: Whatcom County

Job description: Prepare and serve food, follow food safety practices, take inventory and reorder supplies, monitor residents and ensure safety.

Job requirements: two years of cooking experience and a current food handlers license.

Park Aid for Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Salary: $17.28 - $20.33 per hour

Location: Whatcom County

Job description: maintaining park grounds, assisting guests, collecting camp fees, enforcing park rules and cleaning facilities.

Job requirements: must be atleast 17 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Community Wildfire Resilience Specialist

Salary: $54,400 - $73,000 per year

Location: Whatcom County

Job description: manage projects, participate in county wildlife adaptation planning, conduct wildlife risk assessments and promote wildlife information to media.

Job requirements: a technical or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a valid driver’s license.

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Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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