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Environmental Health Epidemiologist. Full-time, on-site. King County Health Services Division, Seattle, WA.

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Requisition: 2025SMD25361. Salary Range: $108,652.75 – $137,723.66 Annually. Application Closes: October 9, 2025.

Public Health is seeking a skilled Environmental Scientist III (Environmental Health Epidemiologist) with expertise in environmental epidemiology and toxicology to support the department’s work in reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. The incumbent will report to the Environmental Health Services Division’s Senior Toxicologist and work with a team of three providing expertise to the Environmental Health Services Division, and other Departments within King County government, with duties that include but are not limited to: serving technical needs for over 160 staff in the Division; enhancing understanding and reducing human and environmental exposures to toxic chemicals and environmental toxins; and identifying and utilizing health data that can be more effectively linked to toxic-related impacts.

The Environmental Health Scientist will apply quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods to characterize health effects of environmental exposures and work with colleagues and communication staff to share findings for a wide range of audiences, including the public. The candidate must be highly skilled in problem-solving, with expertise in epidemiology and a strong understanding of toxicology. Familiarity with and commitment to addressing environmental inequities in communities exposed to cumulative stressors through an equity and social justice lens is required. The successful candidate will be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as with team members and other partners.

Background

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION

The Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division identifies and sustains environmental conditions that promote health equity, healthy people, and communities in King County. Our vision is for healthy, safe, and vibrant communities that are free from health disparities based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status. The Division’s core values include equity and social justice, integrity, community service, collaboration, a supportive work culture, and learning from each other and the communities we serve.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are “at-will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last up to two (2) years, however, could be extended subject to funding. 

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation’s history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There may be occasional evenings and weekends and some travel. This is an Exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

Work Location

The Environmental Health Services team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building 401 5th Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department’s hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Job Duties

As the Environmental Health Epidemiologist, you will play a vital role to:

  • Identify environmental health-related data sources and work to link them to the Departmental or other health assessment data to improve understanding of environmental and health outcomes, with a large focus on toxics.
  • Design research and feasibility studies to anticipate future epidemiological needs of the community relevant to exposures to toxics and other environmental health hazards.
  • Seek project funding and lead/advise grants or other projects related to toxics, biomonitoring, and health outcomes that link environmental concentrations to human exposures and health outcomes.
  • Lead epidemiological analyses, including the identification of trends in health outcomes, risk profiles, and factors of specific communities, and program impacts on health risk behaviors.
  • Apply scientifically rigorous quantitative methods to identify, evaluate, and characterize the magnitude, severity, and distribution of health effects.
  • Interpret and analyze data and communicate findings to a wide variety of audiences (e.g., scientific publications, reports, lectures, seminars, press releases, social media, planning documents, and for community meetings, senior leadership, and policymakers).
  • Participate in responses to environmental health emergencies related to toxic exposures, such as wildfires, extreme heat, flooding events, and acute toxic exposures, by designing and using quick-response disaster epidemiology studies.
  • Advise on data quality and management and recommend/develop/implement new changes to surveillance systems and other data systems.
  • Collaborate within the Department and with external partners (e.g., the state health department, academia, community) on relevant studies, data systems, and data collection.
  • Stay up to date on the relevant scientific literature and new innovative approaches related to toxicology, environmental health, and contaminants of emerging concern.
  • Foster awareness and practice of the principles of equity and social justice in alignment with the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.
  • Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
  • Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
  • Education and/or work experience equivalent to a master’s degree in toxicology, epidemiology, exposure science, public health, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to lead and apply epidemiological or other data management principles to environmental health conditions.
  • Ability to perform and contribute to basic qualitative analyses and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience in environmental epidemiology (or similar field such as exposure science), or toxicology, and with knowledge of common pollutants and contaminants.
  • The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):
    • Experience in the design and use of advanced qualitative/quantitative analyses, mixed-methods research, and qualitative/quantitative software packages.
    • Strong oral and written communication, especially in communicating scientific concepts effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders.
    • Experience working on issues related to chemical exposures and health outcomes, and familiarity with identifying trends, cumulative impacts, and confounders.
    • Experience working on issues related to environmental toxics monitoring, health data analyses, or large data sets, and disaster response.
    • Familiarity and/or experience with biomonitoring studies and use of biomonitoring data to explore exposures and linkages to health outcomes.
    • Experience providing technical assistance to multiple stakeholders and/or the public.
    • Experience building academic or other partnerships.
    • Knowledge of state and national toxics policy, risk assessment approaches, and regulations.
    • Demonstrated track record of successful grant writing.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State’s best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our “True North”, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles – we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified candidates.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  • NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Resume (Outlining relevant experience)
  • Cover Letter (Expressing Interest in this position)

Please note: Additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above. 

Necessary Special Requirements

  • The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
  • The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
  • For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
  • Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
  • Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
  • Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
  • When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
  • If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the Local21 labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov. Employer King County Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104 Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/

Home and Occupational Environments Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2). Full-time, on-site. Oregon Health Authority, Portland, Oregon.

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Requisition #: REQ-186954. Salary Range: $6,123 – $9,409. Application Closes: October 16, 2025.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health section is recruiting for a Home and Occupational Environments Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2). This position plays a key role in leading case and outbreak investigations, including data cleaning, management, analysis, and report writing for health conditions reportable under Oregon Revised Statute 433.004, with a focus on lead and pesticide illness and injury. The Epidemiologist will utilize environmental hazard and health outcome data to design, conduct, and report on epidemiological studies. Additionally, this role involves coordinating study efforts with staff and providing expert consultation and support in the planning and execution of these studies.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

  • A Master’s degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst or a closely related field AND three years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst, or a closely related field AND four years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application and address specifically in your cover letter.

  • Applied Epidemiologic Methods: Proficient in selecting and implementing appropriate epidemiological, biostatistical, and demographic methods to address complex public health questions and derive valid, evidence-based conclusions.
  • Strategic Communication: Skilled in delivering clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Data Quality and Statistical Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to manage, analyze, and interpret complex datasets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring reliable public health reporting and decision-making.
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Expertise: In-depth knowledge and subject matter expertise in one or more specialized areas of environmental or occupational public health.
  • Public Health Policy and Action: Experienced in translating epidemiologic findings into actionable public health recommendations.

Preference Statements:

  • Preference will be given to candidates possessing more years of experience and meeting more of the desired attributes.
  • Preference will also be given to bilingual candidates that can speak and write in Spanish.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements – At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

This job posting requires a resume and cover letter. Failure to upload any of the required documents will result in your application being disqualified.

  • External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
  • Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

  • Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
  • Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
  • We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

  • This job posting requires a resume and cover letter. Failure to upload any of the required documents will result in your application being disqualified.
  • Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
  • This announcement is for 1, full-time, representation: SEIU, Home and Occupational Environments Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2) position based in Portland, Oregon.
  • This is a remote position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
    • This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-office visits required. Employees must maintain a home workspace that meets all applicable technology, security, and safety standards, including the ability to protect confidential information. To be eligible for remote work, staff must ensure their home setup complies with these requirements. Depending on job responsibilities, remote employees may be required to report to a state office periodically or on a regular basis. Additionally, both local and long-distance travel may be necessary for meetings with partners and stakeholders outside the office.
  • Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior recruiter, Elizabeth Chine at: Elizabeth.Chine@oha.oregon.gov or call 971-718-1114

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

Additional Details

  • Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
  • The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
  • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.