Pesticide Illness Prevention Program Manager (WMS 1) DOH8966

State of Washington•Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Health's Division of Environmental Public Health works to protect and improve the health of people across Washington by preventing environmental health hazards and promoting healthy communities. Within the division, the Healthy Homes and Communities Section partners with communities, government agencies, and organizations to reduce environmental exposures that impact health. This position serves as the statewide lead for the pesticide illness surveillance and prevention program. Reporting to the Healthy Homes and Communities Section Manager, the position provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction for pesticide illness surveillance, investigations, and prevention efforts. It represents the Department of Health in partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies while supporting legislative and advisory committees that help shape pesticide policy and public health practice across Washington.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience leading projects, programs, or teams
One (1) year supervising staff, including recruiting, training, performance management, and fostering an inclusive team environment.
Three (3) years of experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external partners to advance shared program or policy goals.
Two (2) years of experience convening and facilitating workgroups or committees, including agenda setting and achieving identified objectives.
Two (2) years of experience reviewing, analyzing or drafting contracts, agreements, policies, or legislative testimony, reports or briefings.
Two (2) years of experience conducting, overseeing or summarizing investigations, surveillance, or research, including writing reports or recommendations grounded in scientific evidence.

Nice To Haves

Proficient at reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish.
Working knowledge or experience of pesticide use, application or toxicology.
Demonstrated experience developing strong working relationships within and outside organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State legislative and budget process, 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the statewide pesticide illness surveillance and prevention program.
Serve as the Department's subject matter expert on pesticide illness surveillance, investigations, and prevention.
Represent the program with local, state, and federal partners to advance coordinated public health strategies.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with agencies including the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor & Industries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, local health jurisdictions, Washington Poison Center, and other public health partners.
Coordinate efforts across organizations to reduce pesticide illness and exposure through data-driven, science-based public health actions.
Promote consistent communication and information sharing among partners.
Supervise pesticide illness investigators and provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance.
Ensure investigations are conducted consistently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Support the use of investigation findings to inform prevention strategies, recommendations, and public health decision-making.
Provide staff support for the Pesticide Application Safety Committee (PASCO).
Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and provide technical expertise to committee members.
Support the related Advisory Workgroup by facilitating collaboration among agency representatives, agricultural organizations, farmworker advocates, community and migrant health centers, toxicologists, and others.
Present complex scientific and public health information to diverse audiences in a clear and understandable manner.