These Washington state agency jobs are high-paid and only require an associate degree
Not all government jobs require an advanced degree to be eligible for a high-paid position with excellent benefits.
Washington state is currently hiring in multiple agencies and paying up to $128,856 per year for jobs that only require a two-year degree. Whether seeking a job in the state health department, recreation or social services, these jobs are hiring and deadlines are approaching.
Here are some of the highest-paid job openings from the State of Washington Job Opportunities website that only requires an associate degree:
Deputy Director for Policy & Legislative Relations
Salary: $95,484 - $122,220 a year.
Permanent, full time.
Location: Thurston County Department of Health.
Job description: The Deputy Director for Policy and Legislative Relations will assist the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, coordinate with legislative and policy staff, work on the agency’s policies and agendas and attend legislative meetings. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some work will be remote.
Requirements: At least two years of experience in government policy and rule development or implementation at the federal, state, or local level, understanding of the state legislative process and budget process, organization, detail-oriented, communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Application deadline: The application window will remain open until the position is filled.
The job listing website states, “Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly.”
Salary: $94,248 - $123,636 a year.
Permanent, full time.
Location: Thurston County Department of Retirement Systems.
Job description: The Systems Development Manager is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating programming, development and maintenance activities, contributing to the Information Services Division leadership team and leading the adoption of new technologies to the organization.
Requirements: An associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field, at least ten years of experience in leading and supporting IT members and proficiency in leadership, managing workloads, mentoring and communication.
Application deadline: The application window will remain open until the position is filled.
In addition to a high salary and benefits, DRS team members also receive tuition reimbursement, infants at work program, eligibility for public service loan forgiveness and flexible work schedules.
Application Development Team Supervisor
Salary: $89,749 - $117,784 a year.
Permanent, full time.
Location: Thurston County Department of Health.
Job description: The Application Development Team Supervisor will design and implement agency and business web applications that interact with data warehouses, databases and web services, develop system design and application documentation, solve highly complex IT problems and provide coaching and corrective feedback.
Requirements: An associate degree or higher in an Information Technology program or a related field, at least nine years of experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
Application deadline: The application window is open and continuous.
In addition to offering a high salary and competitive benefits, the Thurston County DOH provides employees with flexible schedules and the ability to work remotely, a wellness program that offers education, fitness classes and access to healthy foods, an infant at work program and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Salary: $72,276 - $128,856 a year.
Permanent, full time.
Location: Thurston County Health Care Authority.
Job description: The Deputy Division Director will be responsible for the operational parts of the division in order to open annual enrollments for programs, program eligibility, and policy developments. The Deputy Division Director will establish performance-based protocols, data collection and analysis, and orientations and training.
Requirements: Associate degree in public health, public administration, public policy, business administration, or a related field and two additional years of relevant experience.
Application deadline: The application window will remain open until the position is filled.
Preferred applicants will also have advanced technical skills, project design and management skills, or a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Chief Information Security Officer
Salary: $72,276 - $128,856 a year.
Permanent, full time.
Location: Thurston County Employment Security Department.
Job description: The Chief Information Security Officer will be responsible for measuring and analyzing ongoing implementation and effectiveness of information security, reviewing all IT requests relating to systems, products, third-party services, and overseeing the network, IT system and telecommunications operations.
Requirements: An associate or bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working on a security or information security team.
Application deadline: The application window is open and continuous.
The job listings website states, “We value Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Integrity, Investing in our people and Service with kindness. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key that’s why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.”
You can browse for more state jobs at careers.wa.gov.
