Washington job openings: State agencies are hiring for these top-paying positions
Washington state is hiring in multiple departments and paying up to $316,000 per year for jobs in social services, health services and investment boards. As state jobs are known for offering competitive salaries and benefits, these positions could fill quickly.
Here are some of the highest-paid Washington state job openings from the State of Washington Job Opportunities website, some with highly specific job requirements and responsibilities:
DSHS BHA Chief Medical Officer
Salary: $257,000 to $316,000 a year
Permanent, full time
Location: Pierce County, Department of Social and Health Services
Job description: The Chief Medical Officer of Western State Hospital will serve on the hospital’s executive cabinet, will be responsible for all clinical components of the hospital, and oversee all teams to ensure the best care for patients.
Requirements: Valid Washington state license to practice surgery and medicine, certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, proven medical executive leadership and management abilities.
Application deadline: March 8 at midnight.
Regional Medical Director (Physician) - Eastside or Westside
Salary: $251,244 to $291,000 a year
Permanent, full time
Location: Thurston County, Department of Corrections
Job description: The Regional Medical Director will direct and administer medical care for DOC facilities and work as the administrative and clinical supervisor for those facilities’ Facility Medical Directors (FMDs).
Requirements: Requirements include an MD of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program, ABMS/ABOM board certification, DEA license and more.
Application deadline: continuously hiring.
Facility Medical Director (FMD) - Physician
Salary: $251,244 to $282,528 a year
Permanent, full time
Location: Clallam County, Department of Corrections
Job description: The Facility Medical Director at Clallam Bay Correctional Center will have administrative responsibilities and deal with direct patient care, while overseeing all decisions and care at the facility.
Requirements: Requirements include an MD of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program, board certification in primary care and more.
Application deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Salary: $273,372 a year
Permanent, full time
Location: Pierce County, Dept. of Social and Health Services
Job description: The psychiatrist will review and prescribe medication and treatments, certify needs for medical care, assess patients and more.
Requirements: A valid Washington state license to practice medicine and surgery in completion of ACGME Psychiatry residency.
Application deadline: April 27 at midnight.
Assistant Senior Investment Officer - Tangible Assets
Salary: $152,028 to $253,380 a year
Permanent, full time
Location: Remote, Washington State Investment Board
Job description: The Assistant Senior Investment Officer will work to develop and monitor the tangible assets’ portfolio of investments.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience with tangible assets.
Application deadline: Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Browse for more jobs at careers.wa.gov.
This story was originally published March 7, 2022 at 2:54 PM with the headline "Washington job openings: State agencies are hiring for these top-paying positions."
