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Yakima Health District Seeks Executive Director

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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The Yakima Health District is hiring an Executive Director with a salary range of $198,000 to $279,000 annually plus benefits. The position requires 24/7 on-call availability for public health emergencies, outbreaks, and disaster response. Applications are due by July 3, 2026. Under Washington state law, the Executive Director serves as the administrative officer for the local Board of Health. The role involves strategic leadership for all district programs, fiscal management, emergency preparedness, and collaboration with tribal partners, healthcare systems, and local governments. The position includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous leave benefits. The Yakima Health District serves Yakima County residents, focusing on protecting and improving community health. The Executive Director must maintain a visible community presence and work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays. Interested candidates can apply online at the Yakima County job portal by the July 3 deadline.

📄 Source: County Government — http://yakimapublichealth.org/

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The Yakima Health District is hiring an Executive DirectorNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The salary range for the Executive Director is $198,000 to $279,000 annuallyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position requires 24/7 on-call availability for public health emergenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position requires 24/7 on-call availability for outbreaksNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position requires 24/7 on-call availability for disaster responseNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Applications are due by July 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Under Washington state law, the Executive Director serves as the administrative officer for the local Board of HealthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves strategic leadership for all district programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves fiscal managementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves emergency preparednessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves collaboration with tribal partnersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves collaboration with healthcare systemsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The role involves collaboration with local governmentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes medical benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes dental benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes vision benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes retirement benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The position includes generous leave benefitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Yakima Health District serves Yakima County residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Yakima Health District focuses on protecting and improving community healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Executive Director must maintain a visible community presenceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Executive Director must work outside normal business hoursNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Executive Director must work including weekendsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Executive Director must work including holidaysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Interested candidates can apply online at the Yakima County job portalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The application deadline is July 3No usable supporting receipt — unverified.