L&I DOSH Technical Services Certification Supervisor (PS5)

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

*This opportunity is only available to current L&I employees*

Are you energized by complexity, change, and meaningful impact?

This internal opportunity is designed for a leader who thrives in uncertainty, adapts quickly across multiple programs, and brings emotional intelligence to sensitive, high-visibility work.

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is recruiting an experienced Program Specialist 5. This position sits at the center of several major initiatives underway within DOSH.

Most prominently, this role leads the Adult Entertainment Initiative (AEI), a legislatively mandated program created under ESSB 6105 to strengthen safety and health protections for adult entertainment workers across Washington State.

At the same time, the position provides direct supervision and operational oversight for multiple established certification programs, including crane certification, asbestos, fire-resistant materials applicator (FRMA), high hazard facilities (HHF), and charter boats.

The individual selected for this role will step into an environment that is dynamic and evolving.

Regulatory requirements are changing, new systems are coming online, and expectations from stakeholders, internal and external, are high.

This work requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly from strategy to execution.

Why This Role Matters

This position exists at the intersection of policy, operations, stakeholder trust, and worker safety. Created in response to ESSB 6105, the AEI program is a high-profile, legislatively driven initiative that is launching alongside:

• A rapidly evolving regulatory environment
• The rollout of the FRMA system
• Major crane certification system migrations
• Ongoing oversight of multiple statewide certification programs

The individual in this role will help shape how DOSH delivers prevention-focused, equitable, and effective safety programs statewide.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.

For this position, you will work in office 1-2 days per week and teleworking the remainder of the time. The assigned duty station is Tumwater, WA.

Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH

Requirements

Some of what you will do:

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

One of the following:

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OR

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

*Relevant experience could include work that combines program leadership, regulatory or policy-driven work, stakeholder engagement, and people management, particularly in environments that are complex, sensitive, or rapidly evolving; leading or coordinating statewide or multi-program initiatives, especially those created in response to new legislation, rulemaking, or executive direction; overseeing application processes, renewals, audits, system transitions, or modernization efforts, as well as coordinating with inspection, compliance, or enforcement staff to ensure consistent implementation; responding to legislative inquiries, preparing briefings, supporting rule development, or representing a program in public, interagency, or executive-level settings.

DESIRED:

What we are also looking for in the successful candidate:

• Highly adaptable and comfortable moving between multiple complex programs
• Skilled in emotional intelligence, particularly when working with sensitive subject matter and diverse stakeholders
• Confident operating in an ever-changing regulatory environment
• A strong communicator who can translate policy into practice
• An experienced supervisor who leads with clarity, consistency, and respect
• Comfortable making decisions with statewide impact

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.

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:

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

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.

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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 agency’s greatest source 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.

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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.

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