L&I DOSH Bilingual Spanish Occupational Safety & Health Professional – Primarily Agriculture

Full Job Description

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

**In addition to the base salary above**

When hired as bilingual, after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently, 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 296-800-16020.

Are you passionate about keeping workers safe?

Do you want to make a meaningful impact, primarily in Washington’s Agriculture industry with your occupational safety and technical knowledge?

Do you have a mastery of the Spanish and English languages, with a drive to educate and empower communities?
If so, we want you on our team!

As a Bilingual Occupational Safety & Health Professional, you'll be a key player in advancing our mission to “Keep Washington Safe and Working.” This role focuses on protecting lives by delivering expert-led training and outreach in both English and Spanish.

You’ll bridge language gaps, support workplace safety, and make technical content accessible and engaging for Washington’s diverse workforce including the high-risk Agriculture industry.

You’ll collaborate across departments, industries, and communities helping ensure that every worker, no matter their language, has access to life-saving safety information.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and your bilingual skills will make a real difference in underserved communities throughout Washington.

Bring your passion for safety and bilingual communication to the front lines of Washington’s workforce protection efforts.

Apply today and help us keep Washington safe and working!

Driving is a required part of this job in order to perform the duties of this position as an L&I investigator to get from one location to another.

There will be frequent daily travel with occasional overnight travel throughout the State.

Therefore, you must have a valid unrestricted driver license without any convictions for driving under the influence or a driving offense that endangered or harmed others within the past 7 years.

When a state-issued vehicle or motor pool is not available, you must be able to provide a personally owned vehicle (POV) and will be reimbursed at the current mileage reimbursement rate.

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

For this position, telework is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position can be any Region 5 L&I Office: E. Wenatchee, Union Gap, or Kennewick, WA and may occasionally travel statewide.

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Requirements

As a subject matter expert, you’ll independently develop and deliver bilingual (English/Spanish) training and educational materials for diverse audiences across the state. Your work will involve:

WISHA 10 for Agriculture Program Development & Training:

• Create and present WISHA 10-hour training modules for Agriculture and Construction.
• Lead training sessions utilizing hands-on demonstrations, small-group discussions, and scenario-based exercises.
• Audit training courses to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Maintain training databases.

Bilingual Education & Outreach:

• Design and deliver occupational safety and health trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Translate and develop training materials, videos, and online modules in English and Spanish.
• Represent DOSH at community events, safety fairs, radio programs, and multicultural outreach efforts.
• Serve as a Spanish-language liaison across agency programs and public-facing events.

Content Creation & Technical Support:

• Research and develop new materials based on current regulations (OSHA, WACs, RCWs, ANSI, NIOSH, etc.).
• Utilize multimedia tools like PowerPoint, Storyline, and video editing to enhance training delivery.
• Support website updates with bilingual technical content.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with ability to pass advanced language proficiency assessments (verbal and written)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Strong written communication skills and ability to create visually engaging materials in both languages

AND one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field and 4 years of relevant professional experience
OR
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND two years as an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 2 in DOSH.
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of professional experience
OR
4 years of journey-level experience in safety across government, military, or public health settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Experience using SharePoint, Storyline, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience leading complex projects or managing multiple training programs

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.

Additional 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 employee’s 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 Washington's 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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing 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 driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the­ Washington 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 is America's 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 nation. We 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 Washington's 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&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

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 agency’s 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 360-902-5700.

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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 recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov.

See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Current L&I DOSH open positions