L&I DOSH Region 2 Consultation Manager

Description

King County Premium Pay - If assigned to a permanent duty station in King County, employees will receive 5%Premium Pay added to their base salary.

Are you an experienced occupational safety and health leader ready to make a lasting impact? Do you thrive in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment and have a passion for protecting workers while helping employers succeed? Are you looking for a role where your leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision can shape safety culture across one of Washington’s most dynamic regions?

We are seeking a Region 2 DOSH Consultation Manager to lead our DOSH Consultation team serving King County. This is more than a management position. It’s an opportunity to direct a highly skilled team of safety professionals, industrial hygienists, and risk managers, drive meaningful change for Washington’s workers and employers, and play a critical role in keeping Washington Safe and Working.

Our ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of occupational safety and health, a track record of successful team leadership, and the strategic mindset to navigate a complex regulatory environment. Whether your background comes from compliance, consultation, management, or industry, we want someone who is ready to lead with integrity, build strong partnerships, and deliver results.

Success in this role requires someone who:

• Leads with vision and holds teams accountable for results.
• Builds cohesive, high-performing teams across multiple service locations.
• Communicates effectively with employers, labor groups, legislators, and executive leadership.
• Navigates complex regulatory, legal, and political environments with confidence.
• Is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Thrives on continuous improvement and strategic planning.
• Is comfortable managing budgets, personnel actions, and program performance metrics.
• Wants to mentor and develop the next generation of safety professionals.

Duties

What You’ll Do

As the Region 2 DOSH Consultation Manager, you will manage and direct all aspects of the DOSH Consultation program in King County, overseeing 16 full-time employees across three service locations. Your work will directly support DOSH’s mission to Keep Washington Safe and Working.

• Plan, organize, direct, and implement delivery of DOSH Occupational Safety Consultation Services in Region 2.
• Oversee safety, industrial hygiene, and risk management staff across three King County service locations.
• Hold supervisors accountable for productivity, timeliness, and technical accuracy.
• Manage the Region 2 Business Plan and Local Emphasis Programs based on regional demographics and industry mix.
• Administer the Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together (START) cooperative program.
• Support the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and Self-Insurance Accident Prevention Program reviews.
• Oversee Right-to-Know Assessment reviews.

• Conduct strategic business planning and develop regional consultation plans to meet OSHA performance goals.
• Develop and implement Local Emphasis programs and regional marketing plans.
• Participate in and influence intra-departmental projects, initiatives, and major information technology systems.
• Participate in interagency planning to achieve coordinated service programs.
• Provide input into preparation of new legislation, WACs, fiscal notes, and bill analyses.
• Manage budget development within DOSH consultation programs and collaborate on the statewide budget process (biennial operating budget of approximately $21.4 million).

• Work collaboratively with other DOSH Regional Consultation and Compliance Managers to ensure consistent statewide services to Washington’s 200,000+ employers.
• Collaborate with legislators, employers, associations, chambers of commerce, and economic development councils.
• Represent the Department in formal and informal settings, including oral and written communications with employers, workers, attorneys, and public officials.
• Enhance labor/management relations through cooperative and collaborative activities.

• Develop and lead a cohesive team of supervisors and staff to achieve DOSH’s mission and goals.
• Support professional development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a positive, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure safety and health of Region 2 staff.

Qualifications

Required 

One of the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Political or Social Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Public Safety, or a related field; OR equivalent years of work experience in mid-level management;
• AND at least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience at the supervisory or senior professional level.

Additional requirements:

• Working knowledge of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), WACs, DOSH Consultation, Compliance and Risk Management manuals, and Federal OSHA.
• Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to direct staff across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and communicate technical codes and resolve industry-specific safety and health issues.
• Knowledge of human resources management, including recruitment, performance appraisal, coaching, corrective action, and labor relations.
• Advanced knowledge of computerized data and information systems.
• Effective public speaking and written communication skills.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Must have a privately owned vehicle if a state vehicle is unavailable, with liability insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the region, including overnight stays as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Political or Social Science, Public Safety, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience in mid-level management.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE).
• Five or more years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience in a complex matrix program or organization with regulatory enforcement functions in occupational safety and health.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health programs, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, develop performance measurement systems, and achieve measurable results.
• Demonstrated success working with recognized collective bargaining organizations.
• Ability to lead problem-solving activities to improve program performance.
• Skills to manage perceptions in a highly political environment, build partnerships, and address multiple competing priorities.

Supplemental Information

Things You Need to Know

The assigned duty station for this position is Tukwila, Washington (12806 Gateway Drive S, Tukwila, WA 98168). This position can be located in any of our Region 2 office locations: Tukwila, Seattle, or Bellevue

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking may be available as part of a flexible schedule, dependent upon business needs. This position generally requires more than 40 hours per week with days and hours varying based on workload. Weekend, night, and holiday work may be required.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of their career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

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We will contact top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

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. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information.

Prior to placement in this position, a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. This position has direct access to sensitive and personal information. Applicants with certain convictions for crimes against property, government, or people may be disqualified per Employee Policy 3.02’s Background Check Guidance. 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.

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is exempt from Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) representation as a Washington Management Service (WMS) position.
• 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.
• L&I complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of form I-9. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States on their first day of employment.
• L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

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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 value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s workers.

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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. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

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If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Steve Camerer at cste235@lni.wa.gov