Environmental Public Health Director

*NOTE* Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card.

Can you lead one of the region's most complex environmental public health systems, overseeing programs that directly impact food safety, water quality, waste management, and community health outcomes? Do you thrive in executive leadership roles where regulatory oversight, public policy, and operational strategy converge? If you are ready to guide a multidisciplinary division and shape the environmental health landscape across Spokane County, we invite you to apply for the Environmental Public Health Director role with the Spokane Regional Health District.

SRHD is seeking a strategic and experienced environmental health professional to direct a broad portfolio of programs that protect and promote community health. We are looking for someone who can balance regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and community partnership while guiding a high-performing division through complex public health challenges. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, proven leadership experience, and the ability to navigate a highly visible, externally facing role with confidence and professionalism.

This full-time role is based at our College Ave Main Campus and has a base salary of $107,616.64-$166,948.77 per year, depending on experience.

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:

The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

Why you should work with us:

SRHD considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a warm, welcoming, vibrant work environment. This, plus predictable scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:

Working at the Spokane Regional Health District comes with many perks! Along with the opportunity to make a direct impact on your community's health and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Under the direction of the Administrative Officer, directs the activities of the Environmental Public Health Division including Special Projects, Living Environment, Water Recreation, School Safety, Vector Control, lead surveillance, Food Safety, Liquid Waste, Solid Waste and Environmental Resources. The work scope of this position includes administrative and technical operation responsibilities, fiscal duties, administrative duties, supervisory duties, and other management responsibilities. Serve as a member of the Spokane Regional Health District's Executive Leadership Team and the Emergency Response Team. This position oversees the work of approximately 35 employees.

This position performs duties that require discretion when preparing, disclosing and handling information that is confidential, controversial or sensitive in nature. This role may communicate and maintain confidential records, be privy to information and documentation that require discretion including sensitive information with respect to employer-employee relations during negotiations processes. This role only requests or provides access for relevant confidential information needed to perform this role and responsibilities. The duties include exercising judgment and discretion in accordance with the parameters set by leadership.

Some Essential Functions Include:

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Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in major study in environmental health, sanitary science, microbiology or a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health, public health, or a closely related regulatory field, including management responsibility for staff, programs, or operations.
• Registered Sanitarian with State, NEHA, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered provided the individual's background demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

• A master's degree in public health, environmental health, or related field.
• Experience working in a public health regulatory or local health jurisdiction environment.

If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd