L&I DOSH Safety Consultation Supervisor (OSHPRO4) Internal only Spokane

Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus One L&I Respect Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning and Growth Reliability

NOTE: This opportunity is only available to current L&I employees

**In addition to the base salary above**

Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Professionals will be compensated basic salary plus 10%for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats boots hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present.

AND IF BILINGUAL

If hired as bilingual (not required) after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.

AND

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 0.

Be a Leader in Keeping Washington Safe and Working!

Are you ready to take the next step in your DOSH career Were looking for a seasoned professional whose work speaks for itselfsomeone who leads with integrity good judgment and strong communication skills.

As the OSHPRO 4 Safety Supervisor youll guide and support a talented team of safety and risk management professionals who deliver voluntary compliance and safety consultation services across Eastern Washington. Youll help shape how we partner with employers and communities to make workplaces saferbuilding trust ensuring consistency and upholding L&Is mission to Keep Washington Safe and Working.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Strategic Regional Impact: Lead and coordinate consultation efforts in Eastern Washington where understanding local politics culture and industries is essential to success.
• Collaborative Leadership: Coach mentor and develop staff while fostering a team culture built on respect learning and professional growth.
• Community Connection: Strengthen partnerships with local employers associations and labor groupsbridging communication between DOSH and the community.
• Technical Expertise: Review evaluate and ensure the quality and consistency of consultation services and reports across the region.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible 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 you will be in office 1-2 times per week out in the field a minimum of 20% of the time and teleworking otherwise. The assigned duty station is: Spokane WA.

Learn more about DOSH here:50 Years of DOSH

Some of what you will do:

• Lead and supervise a team of Safety & Health professionals delivering voluntary compliance and consultation services to employers across Eastern Washington.
• Coach mentor and develop staff providing technical guidance professional growth opportunities and performance feedback.
• Assign and review consultation projects and reports to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment with DOSH and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate regional consultation activities ensuring program effectiveness workload balance and fulfillment of state and federal performance goals.
• Conduct consultations and accompany staff in the field as needed to evaluate service delivery and provide technical assistance.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers labor groups community organizations and other state and local agencies to promote workplace safety and trust.
• Participate in statewide planning and strategy meetings to align regional goals with DOSHs mission and consultation objectives.
• Manage resources effectively including staff assignments equipment and budget considerations.
• Represent DOSH at meetings conferences and outreach events to advance safety awareness and partnerships.
• Promote a positive safe and supportive work environment for all team members.
• And much more!

Driving is required as part of this job. When a position has a driving requirement the incumbent must drive in order to perform the duties of their fact driving is a duty mentioned in their position description such as an L&I inspector who drives throughout the workday to get from one location to another. Therefore they must use a state-issued vehicle motor pool vehicle or personally owned vehicle (POV) in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of their position. Use of a POV will be reimbursed with the current mileage reimbursement rate.

Must be physically capable of walking through a variety of workplaces such as large manufacturing plants with metal stairways catwalks ladders and walking through rough terrain. Must also be able to be exposed to weather (wearing appropriate weather gear) for long durations.

Were Looking for Someone Who:

• Has established themselves as a trusted and capable safety professional whose reputation and results speak volumes.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and balanced decision-making in complex situations.
• Communicates clearly and credibly with internal and external partners.
• Solves problems with creativity and fairnessnever losing sight of DOSHs mission and the needs of the community.
• Understands and values the unique dynamics of Eastern Washingtonits industries people and politics.

REQUIRED:

And one of the following:

OR

OR

* A degree may be substituted for experience year for year.

DESIRED:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Demonstrated leadership in accident investigations inspections and regulatory enforcement
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Bilingual jobs include a5%salary increase for dual language responsibilities.

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.

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 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 thisbrief 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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
2. A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
3. 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 I-9. 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 non-permanent positions.

Did You Know

Washington isAmericas Top State to live play and work according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life 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 DD-214 (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 contributes 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 award-winning 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.