State of Washington · 4 days ago
L&I DOSH Technical Services Certification Supervisor (PS5)
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe State of Washington is dedicated to keeping its workforce safe and working. This role is designed for a leader who will oversee the Adult Entertainment Initiative and multiple certification programs, ensuring effective safety measures and compliance within a changing regulatory environment.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the statewide program expert for the Adult Entertainment Initiative
Lead program development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Navigate sensitive and complex stakeholder environments with professionalism and emotional intelligence
Respond to legislative inquiries, support compliance staff, and contribute to media and policy analysis
Guide AEI through launch, stabilization, and ongoing refinement in a changing legal landscape
Supervise Program Specialists supporting crane certification, asbestos, fire-resistant materials, high hazards, and charter boats
Set clear expectations, coach performance, manage workloads, and support professional growth
Lead hiring, onboarding, training planning, and performance management
Balance staff needs while maintaining accountability and program outcomes
Jump directly into crane program system migrations and FRMA implementation
Identify risks, remove barriers, and maintain service continuity during transitions
Coordinate across DOSH programs to ensure alignment with policy, law, and operational standards
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience
A Master's degree and two years of related experience
Eight years of related professional experience
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
Preferred
Supervisory experience
Experience managing certification, licensing, or compliance-based programs
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
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
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Matt Manweller
State Representative
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