L&I DOSH Region Consultation Manager

Pay range: $80,376–$117,288 annually. Full range: $80,376–$130,320.

Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County receive a 5% premium pay added to base salary.

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 inter‑agency 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• At least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience at the supervisory or senior professional level.

• 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.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Master’s degree in public…