High paying jobs currently hiring in Whatcom County, WA.

As the cost of housing, transportation, healthcare, groceries, utilities and other necessities remain high, The Bellingham Herald did the work to search for jobs that pay well and offer benefits.

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These Washington state government jobs pay up to $121,000 a year and are currently hiring in Whatcom County:

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Community Corrections Officer

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Salary: $3,934 – $6,276 per month

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Department: Bellingham Dept. of Corrections

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Job description: supervise individuals, conduct investigations and searches, make arrests, enforce the law and communicate effectively and motivationally.

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Job requirements: must have the ability to carry a firearm and have a unrestricted vehicle operator’s license, as well as either one year of experience, a bachelor’s degree and one year of case management experience, or a master’s degree.

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Park Aide

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Salary: $17.28 – $20.33 per hour

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Department: Parks and Recreation

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Job description: maintain park facilities, perform grounds management, register campers, clean and stock restrooms and provide park information to visitors.

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Job requirements: must be at least 17 years old with a valid driver’s license.

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Nooksack Basin Specialist

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Salary: $45,552 – $74,376 per year

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Department: Water Resources

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Job description: interact with the public and other departments and give direction on water right statutes, regulations, and policies, prepare examination reports and process water right applications.

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Job requirements: one year of experience in ecology.

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Community Wildfire Resilience Technician

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Salary: $42,766 – $57,324 per year

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Department: Whatcom Conservation District

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Job description: provide wildfire risk assessments, contribute to database tracking, educational materials, public outreach events, follow safety practices in the field and in the office and communicate with the public.

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Job requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related field or two years of experience without a degree and the ability to obtain a driver’s license.

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Forest Stewardship Specialist

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Salary: $54,400 – $73,000 per year

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Department: Whatcom Conservation District

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Job description: communicate to the public about forest health and stewardship programs, connect landowners with resources and permits, provide technical assistance, and work on outreach for the programs.

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Job requirements: professional experience in a related field or the desire to obtain a bachelor’s degree of study in a related field.