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Pesticides Illness Program Manager (WMS 1) DOH8815


Pesticides Illness Program Manager (WMS 1) 

Pesticides Illness Surveillance and Prevention Program

Permanent · Fulltime · Homebased



The Opportunity

This leadership role supports the Washington State Department of Health’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington through equity, innovation, and engagement. Housed within the Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences, the Acute Pesticides Illness Surveillance and Prevention Program leads statewide efforts to investigate pesticide-related illness, strengthen data-driven prevention strategies, and support a legislatively mandated advisory committee central to interagency coordination and public health protection.


Key Responsibilities

This position provides strategic leadership and subject matter expertise for the Pesticides Program, representing the Department internally and externally. The role provides leadership and staffing to the Pesticide Application Safety Committee, ensures strong partnerships with key partners, pesticide illness investigations are timely, consistent, scientifically sound, and translated into meaningful prevention action across agencies and communities.


Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll operate at the intersection of science, policy, and public health practice—leading a highly visible program with statewide impact. This role offers meaningful collaboration with state and federal partners, leadership of a skilled investigation team, and a central role in supporting a legislatively mandated committee that shapes pesticide safety efforts across Washington.


Expectations and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Healthy Homes and Communities Section Manager, this position will:

  • Lead and represent the Pesticides Program across state, federal, and local partners, including WSDA, L&I, EPA, FDA, local health jurisdictions, and the Washington Poison Center
  • Supervise pesticide illness investigators, ensuring investigations are completed consistently, shared appropriately, and used to inform science-based decisions and prevention strategies
  • Provide leadership and administrative support for the Pesticides Application Safety Committee (PASCO) and its advisory committee, ensuring statutory requirements are met
  • Maintain strong internal and external partnerships to align investigation efforts with broader public health and environmental justice goals
  • Direct and improve programmatic and administrative pesticide illness surveillance and prevention activities
  • Supervise three Public Health Advisor 3 staff and provide leadership support to the program epidemiologist
  • Collaborate with Department leadership, policy teams, and administrative staff to support PASCO implementation and reporting


The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated leadership in public health or environmental health programs, experience supervising professional staff, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. They are collaborative, organized, and comfortable representing programs in legislative, advisory, and interagency settings. Experience working with surveillance data, investigations, or policy-informed prevention efforts is highly valued.


Learn more about the Position –  View the Complete Position Description


This position is included in the Washington Management Service (WMS)


Location and Flexibility 

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office. It is anticipated that you’ll be expected to perform work activities in the office or field within the state 10% of the time. Occasional travel outside the state for meetings or conferences will be communicated in advance. 


The DESIRED Candidate Profile

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 


  • 4 years successfully leading or managing projects or programs.
  • 3 years leading teams, including one year of supervisory experience.
  • 2 years of convening diverse partner groups and/or facilitating meetings.
  • 2 years analyzing, reviewing, and drafting policies or contracts. 
  • Working knowledge and experience of pesticide use, application, or toxicology.
  • Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong reading, writing, and speaking skills, and the ability to provide accurate translation to support program and community needs.

Additional Education, Experience, and Competencies:


  • Master’s degree with a major in environmental science, public health, public administration, natural sciences, or a closely allied field. 
  • Demonstrated experience developing strong working relationships within and outside organizations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State legislative and budget processes, experience responding to legislative inquiries, and developing decision packages.
  • Skills and abilities to engage with diverse audiences and multiple parties and assess information needs; and collaborate across agencies and programs to meet shared goals.


Work that matters.

Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play.


The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.


About DOH

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.


Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health. 


APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. 


In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • DD-214 (if applicable)


Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year


Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

  • REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos. 
  • Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
  • Certifications or Diplomas
  • Projects or Portfolios
  • Letters of Recommendation


Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  


DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 


Questions and Accommodations

If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the recruitment number (DOH8815).


Technical Support

Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 


Qualifications

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

Date Posted
01/23/2026
Job Reference
DOH8815
Organization
Dept. of Health, Environmental Public Health (EPH)
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category
Project/Program Management
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