L&I DOSH Compliance Manager – Region 4 Internal L&I only

About the role

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a DOSH Compliance Manager in Region 4 (Tumwater, Kelso, or Vancouver) to provide strategic leadership for occupational safety and health compliance operations across Southwest Washington.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Mentor, coach, and support supervisors and compliance staff.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly skilled workforce.
• Promote employee growth, engagement, and succession planning.
• Influence Policy and Strategic Direction
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement agency and division priorities.
• Provide expertise on legislation, regulations, enforcement policies, and emerging workplace hazards.
• Participate in statewide initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Build Partnerships and Public Trust
• Work closely with employers, labor organizations, industry associations, legislators, local governments, and community stakeholders.
• Represent L&I in public meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Foster productive labor-management relationships and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience with a proven ability to manage for accountability and achieve measurable results.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health programs, policies, and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with regulatory, legislative, and budget processes.
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, develop and implement performance measurement systems, and achieve results critical to the agency’s mission.
• Skills to manage in a politically complex environment, build partnerships, and address multiple competing priorities and diverse stakeholder interests.
• Effective public speaking and written communication skills.
• Significant knowledge of federal and state employment laws and labor contracts, recruitment and fair hiring practices, performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring, corrective and disciplinary action, and promoting a diverse workforce.
• The ability to “think outside the box” and develop creative new approaches to safety and health education.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.

Supplemental Information

• This position is only available to internal L&I employees and can be assigned to any Region 4 L&I location (Tumwater, Kelso, or Vancouver).
• Telework is permitted, dependent on business needs, with an expectation to report to the office at least once per week.
• The position works an unscheduled workweek that may exceed 40 hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meeting the demands of this role.
• Travel is occasional.
• An employee driving on state business must have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• An employee driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must carry liability insurance.
• The position is not represented.

Background Check Notice

Prior to placement in this position, a background check, including a criminal history record, will be conducted. Candidates cannot have a history of criminal conviction for crimes involving money, currency, credit, identity theft or fraud, domestic or workplace violence, or moral turpitude. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility.

Application Process

• We will contact top candidates directly to interview for this position.
• Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application:
• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter.

Supplemental Information

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
• Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
• 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 redact any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers.

Did You Know?

Washington is America’s Top State to live, play, and work. Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer. In addition to offering excellent work-life balance, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We value our employees and encourage flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers.

For More Information

• If you have questions regarding this job posting, the program, or the agency, please contact Steve Camerer at CSTE@lni.wa.gov.