Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the day to day supervision of DOSH Compliance officers that enforce the provision of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973. You will work with Regional Compliance Manager and two local supervisors to ensure consistency of the Regional Safety and Health program.

The Safety & Health Supervisor will:

• Directly supervise safety compliance officers responsible for workplace enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Review complaints, referral and target lists prior to assignment to S&H Specialist
• Mentor, coach, advise, and assist regional inspectors with hazard identification.
• Review and edit inspection reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance on complex matters and public relations.
• Ensure that fatalities, catastrophes and other high profile accident investigations are initiated as promptly as possible.
• Develop and approve preliminary work plans.
• Assist in the development of compliance policy and procedures.
• Conduct regional staff meetings and annual evaluation reviews.
• Appear and testify as State’s witness in legal hearings in civil cases and superior court.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualification:

Currently working as a Safety & Health Specialist or Industrial Hygienist
OR
Bachelor’s Degree and four years experience as a safety and health officer, consultant, or inspector

Knowledge application of:

WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA (federal government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and regulations.

National Safety and Health issues

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Mentor employees and staff by creating an environment that people can be successful in.
• Decision making and mediation skills.
• Ability to know when to compromise and when to take a stand.
• Enforce governmental laws, rules and regulations.
• Observe and inspect environmental conditions.
• Build and maintain effective networks of contacts useful in work-related goals.
  
  
  

Special Note:

• Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

Application Process:

We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process.

1. Fill out the L&I Employment Application.
2. Include a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualification, skills and abilities for this position.

Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form and Letter of Interest by May 30, 2008, using one of the following methods:

NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals:

• Work Source Centers
  (See locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm)
• Public libraries
  (See locations at: http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm)
• Department of Personnel, 600 S. Franklin, Olympia, Washington
  

As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer