LI DOSH Administrative Regulations Analyst 4 DOSH Operations Policy Coordinator
LI DOSH Administrative Regulations Analyst 4 DOSH Operations Policy Coordinator
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Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus One L&I Respect Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning and Growth ReliabilityL&Is Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our inspectors visit about 5000 workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules.
The Administrative Regulations Analyst 4 (ARA4 serving as the DOSH Operations Policy Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all DOSH Directives and policy manuals align with or exceed the standards set by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These policies and procedures have statewide relevance impacting DOSH staff employers and employees across Washington. The ARA4 ensures that all rulemaking petitions submitted to DOSH are thoroughly evaluated with decisions to implement new rules carefully documented and issued in accordance with the timelines outlined in Chapter 34.05 RCW Administrative Procedures Act.Additionally this position oversees nonmonetary compliance contracts between DOSH and other agencies.
This ARA4 collaborates with DOSH leadership and various programs to support and complete tasks related to the legislative session including bill and financial analysis assisting with the implementation of new legislation and preparing agencyrequested legislation.
This role also provides guidance to DOSH leadership on updating and developing policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA standards. This work involves facilitating both inperson and virtual meetings routing documents for internal review and approval establishing deadlines and timelines and following up to ensure timely completion. The ARA4 also engages with external stakeholders to gather feedback on proposed updates to DOSH manuals and directives.
Apply now to join a great team and lead us into the future!
We value our employees and their worklife balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule 4/10s 9/80s 5/8s etc. once fully trained and approved by management.
For this position telework is permitted full time with the requirement to report to the office for periodic meetings. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater WA.
Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH
See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Current L&I DOSH open positions
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100 of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge skills and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Duties
Some of what youll do:
- Develop DOSH Directives and Program Manuals.
- Be the primary lead for all projects involving the development and implementation of DOSH compliance consultation and discrimination program policies and procedures.
- Brief Senior Management and the Assistant Director on the status of Directives and Manuals projects alerting upper management of potential issues or concerns.
- Establish and maintain a process for drafting stakeholdering and implementing all DOSH Policies and Manuals.
- Conduct periodic reviews to streamline the process or make changes as necessary.
- Create and maintain project timelines work plans and processes.
- Receive and answer questions regarding the process and requirements for complying with OSHAs instructions.
- Act as the primary point of contact to OSHA for all DOSH State Plan Changes for Compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure DOSH responses to OSHA Compliance Instructions (CPLs) and National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) and other changes meet deadlines established by OSHA.
- Confirm new policies and procedures are posted on the DOSH website with a link provided to OSHA with information on how the public may obtain a copy.
- Make recommendations for rulemaking petition requests between the L&I Legislative Office and DOSH management.
- Act as the contract manager for all nonmonetary compliance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements between L&I DOSH programs and other state agencies.
- Facilitate and complete legislative session work including bill and fiscal analysis assisting with the implementation of new legislation and preparing agency request legislation.
- And much more!
Qualifications
*Qualifying experience may be substituted year for year for education.
REQUIRED:
Any one of the following:
- A total of EIGHT years combined education in public or business administration journalism communications writing English or closely allied field and/or experience writing or evaluating for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
OR
- An Associates degree involving major study in public or business administration journalism communications writing English or closely allied field ANDSIX years of professional or supervisory or consultative experience writing or evaluating for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
OR
- A Bachelors degree* involving major study in public or business administration journalism communications writing English or closely allied field ANDFOUR years of professional or supervisory or consultative experience writing or evaluating for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
OR
- A Masters degree involving major study in public or business administration journalism communications writing English or closely allied field AND TWO years of professional or supervisory or consultative experience writing or evaluating for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.
At L&I your voice matters. In addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
***IMPORTANT*** Please include the following documents with your application. If any of these items are not included in your application it will not be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration:
- Acover letter describing specific qualifications.
- A currentresume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A writing example you have done within the last 3 years.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or nonpermanent positions.
Did You Know
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their worklife balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is .
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our awardwinning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact the recruiterLori Hensin (she/her/hers) at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
