State of Washington
L&I DOSH Technical Services Certification Supervisor (PS5)
State of Washington, Tumwater, Washington, us, 98511
Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
*This opportunity is only available to current L&I employees*
Are you energized by complexity, change, and meaningful impact?
This internal opportunity is designed for a leader who thrives in uncertainty, adapts quickly across multiple programs, and brings emotional intelligence to sensitive, high-visibility work.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is recruiting an experienced
Program Specialist 5 . This position sits at the center of several major initiatives underway within DOSH. Most prominently, this role leads the Adult Entertainment Initiative (AEI), a legislatively mandated program created under ESSB 6105 to strengthen safety and health protections for adult entertainment workers across Washington State. At the same time, the position provides direct supervision and operational oversight for multiple established certification programs, including crane certification, asbestos, fire‑resistant‑materials applicator (FRMA), high‑hazard facilities (HHF), and charter boats.
The individual selected for this role will step into an environment that is dynamic and evolving. Regulatory requirements are changing, new systems are coming online, and expectations from stakeholders, internal and external, are high. This work requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly from strategy to execution.
Why This Role Matters This position exists at the intersection of policy, operations, stakeholder trust, and worker safety. Created in response to ESSB 6105, the AEI program is a high‑profile, legislatively driven initiative that is launching alongside:
A rapidly evolving regulatory environment
The rollout of the FRMA system
Major crane certification system migrations
Ongoing oversight of multiple statewide certification programs
The individual in this role will help shape how DOSH delivers prevention‑focused, equitable, and effective safety programs statewide.
We value our employees and their work‑life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.
For this position, you will work in office 1–2 days per week and teleworking the remainder of the time. The assigned duty station is
Tumwater, WA .
Learn more about DOSH: 5 Years of DOSH.
Some of what you will do:
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.
And much more!
REQUIRED: One of the following:
A Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience
OR
A Master’s degree and two years of related experience
OR
Eight years of related professional experience
AND
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.
DESIRED:
Supervisory experience
Experience managing certification, licensing, or compliance‑based programs
What we are also looking for in the successful candidate:
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
Things You Need To Know State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory 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.
Background Check Notice: Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. 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.
Other information
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
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.
The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non‑permanent positions.
Did You Know? Washington is America’s Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
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 also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work‑life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3 million workers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer 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. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we truly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360‑902‑5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award‑winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov.
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Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
*This opportunity is only available to current L&I employees*
Are you energized by complexity, change, and meaningful impact?
This internal opportunity is designed for a leader who thrives in uncertainty, adapts quickly across multiple programs, and brings emotional intelligence to sensitive, high-visibility work.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is recruiting an experienced
Program Specialist 5 . This position sits at the center of several major initiatives underway within DOSH. Most prominently, this role leads the Adult Entertainment Initiative (AEI), a legislatively mandated program created under ESSB 6105 to strengthen safety and health protections for adult entertainment workers across Washington State. At the same time, the position provides direct supervision and operational oversight for multiple established certification programs, including crane certification, asbestos, fire‑resistant‑materials applicator (FRMA), high‑hazard facilities (HHF), and charter boats.
The individual selected for this role will step into an environment that is dynamic and evolving. Regulatory requirements are changing, new systems are coming online, and expectations from stakeholders, internal and external, are high. This work requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly from strategy to execution.
Why This Role Matters This position exists at the intersection of policy, operations, stakeholder trust, and worker safety. Created in response to ESSB 6105, the AEI program is a high‑profile, legislatively driven initiative that is launching alongside:
A rapidly evolving regulatory environment
The rollout of the FRMA system
Major crane certification system migrations
Ongoing oversight of multiple statewide certification programs
The individual in this role will help shape how DOSH delivers prevention‑focused, equitable, and effective safety programs statewide.
We value our employees and their work‑life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.
For this position, you will work in office 1–2 days per week and teleworking the remainder of the time. The assigned duty station is
Tumwater, WA .
Learn more about DOSH: 5 Years of DOSH.
Some of what you will do:
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.
And much more!
REQUIRED: One of the following:
A Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience
OR
A Master’s degree and two years of related experience
OR
Eight years of related professional experience
AND
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.
DESIRED:
Supervisory experience
Experience managing certification, licensing, or compliance‑based programs
What we are also looking for in the successful candidate:
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
Things You Need To Know State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory 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.
Background Check Notice: Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. 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.
Other information
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
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.
The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non‑permanent positions.
Did You Know? Washington is America’s Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
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 also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work‑life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3 million workers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer 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. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we truly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360‑902‑5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award‑winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov.
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