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Safety and Health Manager (WMS Band 1) | Eastern Region
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$7,132 - $9,145
per month
Type
Full-Time
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March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is about leading safety and health efforts for the Washington State Department of Transportation in the eastern region, based in Spokane.
You'll guide programs to keep employees safe, train staff, inspect work sites, investigate accidents, and ensure compliance with safety rules.
It's a great fit for someone with strong experience in workplace safety who enjoys mentoring teams and solving risk-related problems in a large organization.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying OSHA/WSHA regulations, state laws, and internal safety policies
- Proven experience directing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive safety and health programs including inspections, investigations, and training
- Ability to lead and manage a small team, including coaching, mentoring, and evaluating direct reports
- Skills in conducting job-site safety inspections and investigating accidents, injuries, and incidents
- Experience developing safety procedures, action plans, and training courses to prevent workplace hazards
- Knowledge of risk management, emergency response, and coordinating with external agencies and vendors
- Ability to manage safety budgets, oversee programs like hearing conservation and medical surveillance, and represent the agency in meetings
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!
Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Safety and Health Manager in the Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.
This position serves as the region’s safety subject matter expert, overseeing the delivery and outcomes of Safety and Health programs.
The role involves employee education, consultation with supervisors and management, compliance inspections, and coordination with external agencies and technical experts.
The Safety and Health Manager represents the region in policymaking, manual development, and statewide committees, oversees vendors providing contracted safety services, and plays a key role in the formulation and management of the regional safety budget.
With authority to stop work, when necessary, the incumbent ensures the safety of WSDOT employees and serves as the regional expert on agency safety policies, rules, and regulations, including OSHA and WSHA standards.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Safety and Health Manager will:
- Deliver the Safety and Health program in the region.
- Coordinate and direct assigned employees and other allocated resources in achieving organizational objectives.
- Coach, train, mentor, and evaluate two direct reports.
- Develop and/or approve new procedures, as well as audit work practices as they pertain to a safe and healthy work environment and recommend operational procedures modification for hazardous work in cooperation with supervisors and regional managers
- Conduct job-site safety inspections.
- Assist with investigating on-the-job vehicular collisions, personal injuries, and other accidents or incidents.
- Represent the agency in various safety and health meetings.
- Develop safety action plans and develop alternative work strategies to prevent work related accidents or injuries.
- Provide data and recommend strategies to assist senior management in initiating operating directives to programs to ensure safe work practices.
- Oversee implementation of the Region's Hearing Conservation Program and Medical Surveillance programs.
- Develop and instruct numerous safety training courses.
- Coordinate and/or respond to emergency callout or work zone accidents/injuries as they occur
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
Safety & Health Program Leadership and Expertise: Demonstrated ability to serve as a high-level safety authority, providing expert interpretation and application of OSHA/WSHA regulations, state law, and internal safety policies across diverse operational environments.
Proven experience directing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive safety and health programs, including inspections, investigations, medical surveillance, training, and corrective actions, with accountability for outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Risk Management, Decision-Making, and Policy Application: Ability to make timely, sound decisions in high-risk or emergent situations, including exercising authority to stop work, correct unsafe practices, and recommend operational changes to protect employees.
Proven experience analyzing legislation and policy to inform leadership decisions, guide program direction, and support effective use of safety-related resources and budgets.
Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated expertise in analyzing safety and health data, identifying trends, and recommending program improvements that enhance safety culture, compliance, and organizational performance.
Proven ability to design, implement, and manage safety programs that include policy development, recordkeeping, compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and safety committee operations.
Operational Flexibility and Field Expertise: This is an in-person position, however some flexibility for remote work is available.
Must have the ability to travel throughout the region and statewide, including overnight stays, and safely perform duties in diverse field environments using required personal protective equipment and adhering to hazard-specific protocols.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Occupational Safety & Health Expertise: Advanced knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, regulations, and best practices.
This expertise may be obtained through a Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational safety and health, safety studies, or a related natural science field, or through an established work history as a safety professional applying these principles in complex operational environments.
Professional Certification & Credentialing: Commitment to professional standards in safety and health through certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Occupational Safety Management (COSM).
Proven ability to apply knowledge and maintain up-to-date expertise to ensure regulatory compliance, guide program development, and enhance organizational safety performance.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Eastern Region Safety & Health Manager #0W391 in the subject line.
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