Lead Exposure Prevention Leader - Schools & Water (Remote)

Washington State Health Care Authority; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Washington State Department of Health seeks a Childhood Environmental Exposure Prevention Unit Supervisor to oversee lead-exposure prevention in schools, childcare facilities, and drinking water. The role guides program strategy, manages federal grants, and strengthens partnerships to reduce childhood lead exposure.

The position is homebased with hybrid work options, reporting to the Healthy Homes and Communities Section Manager, and requires collaboration with state and local partners to

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in regulatory guidelines in a local, state, or federal program planning or development, health services program or similar setting.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health field or closely related field, and Six (6) years of experience in regulatory guidelines in a local, state, or federal program planning or development, health services program or similar setting.
• Master's degree in public health, environmental health field or closely related field, and four (4) years of experience in regulatory guidelines in a local, state or federal program planning or development, health services program or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of lead in school drinking water and childcare facilities’ programs and initiatives.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that support effective program delivery.
• Oversee the development, execution, and management of grants and contracts.
• Establish strategic priorities and comprehensive program plans to reduce childhood lead exposure and poisoning.
• Ensure programs are aligned with agency priorities, public health best practices, and environmental justice principles.
• Monitor program performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and expansion.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of Chapter 28A.210.410 RCW and ensuring compliance with other relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in public health/environmental health

Master's in public health/environmental health

Job description

Washington State Department of Health seeks a Childhood Environmental Exposure Prevention Unit Supervisor to oversee lead-exposure prevention in schools, childcare facilities, and drinking water. The role guides program strategy, manages federal grants, and strengthens partnerships to reduce childhood lead exposure.

The position is homebased with hybrid work options, reporting to the Healthy Homes and Communities Section Manager, and requires collaboration with state and local partners to