Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus • One L&I • Respect • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Learning and Growth • Reliability
*** The Target Pay Range typically considered for this position is $80,376 - $117,288 annually. The Full Pay Range for this WMS Band is $71,004 - $130,320 annually. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education or training. We will consider your individual qualifications, should we make you an offer of employment.
Lead the Future of Workplace Safety Education in Washington
Are you a visionary safety and health leader with a passion for education, digital communication, and protecting Washington’s workers? Do you excel at guiding high-performing teams, driving strategic initiatives, and translating complex occupational safety information into accessible, engaging content that moves people to action?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Digital Education Manager to lead DOSH’s Consultation, Education and Outreach program’s digital education portfolio. This is a management opportunity to shape how more than 3 million Washington workers and their employers receive life-saving safety and health education through websites, e-learning, video, social media, and publications. If you are ready to make a population-level impact on workplace safety in Washington State, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview
The OSH Digital Education Manager reports to the Education and Outreach Senior Program Manager and is responsible for the strategic alignment of DOSH’s safety and health education content, materials, and initiatives to the agency’s mission of “Keep Washington Safe and Working.”
This position oversees four interconnected program areas:
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DOSH Webmaster/Website: ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and accessible online safety and health information;
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Digital and Social Media Strategy: coordinating content and outreach with L&I’s agency-wide communication team;
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Education and Outreach Content, Materials and Training: developing publications, presentations, and campaigns targeting employers and workers statewide; and
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Video and E-Learning Creation and Development: producing interactive, high-quality training resources.
Together, these programs monitor emerging occupational safety and health hazards and deliver education and outreach content that cultivates safe and healthy workplace practices across Washington State.
Qualifications Required Education, Experience, and Competencies
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A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Science, Public Safety, or a related field; equivalent years of experience in mid-level or higher management may substitute.
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Five or more years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience with a proven ability to manage for accountability and achieve measurable results.
Digital and Social Media Marketing: At least three years of experience leveraging digital and social media platforms (e.g., email, listservs, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to engage audiences and drive measurable behavior change toward desired outcomes.
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Expert knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health programs, policies, and regulations.
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Expert knowledge of public sector management and leadership principles.
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Advanced knowledge of and experience with regulatory, legislative, and budget processes.
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Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, develop and implement performance measurement systems, and achieve results critical to the agency’s mission.
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Skills to manage in a politically complex environment, build partnerships, and address multiple competing priorities and diverse stakeholder interests.
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Effective public speaking and written communication skills.
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Significant knowledge of federal and state employment laws and labor contracts, recruitment and fair hiring practices, performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring, corrective and disciplinary action, and promoting a diverse workforce.
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Ability to “think outside the box” and develop creative new approaches to safety and health education.
Who You Are
Our ideal candidate is a seasoned occupational safety and health professional who is also an effective leader and communicator. You will thrive in this role if you:
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Team Player: A proven record of consistently demonstrating humility (team first), hunger (eager to learn, grow, and take responsibility), and emotional intelligence (strong interpersonal and communication skills).
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Lead with purpose and bring out the best in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
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Think strategically about how digital content, social media, and e-learning can change workplace behaviors at scale.
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Are deeply knowledgeable about federal and state occupational safety and health programs and regulations.
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Communicate with clarity, credibility, and conviction in writing, in presentations, and in one-on-one settings.
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Balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests in a complex, politically sensitive environment.
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Are humble, hungry to learn, and people-smart; an ideal team player.
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Want your work to make a measurable, lasting difference in preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Digital and Social Media Marketing: At least three years of experience leveraging digital and social media platforms (e.g., email, listservs, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to engage audiences and drive measurable behavior change toward desired outcomes.
Who You Are
Our ideal candidate is a seasoned occupational safety and health professional who is also an effective leader and communicator. You will thrive in this role if you:
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Team Player: A proven record of consistently demonstrating humility (team first), hunger (eager to learn, grow, and take responsibility), and emotional intelligence (strong interpersonal and communication skills).
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Lead with purpose and bring out the best in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
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Think strategically about how digital content, social media, and e-learning can change workplace behaviors at scale.
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Are deeply knowledgeable about federal and state occupational safety and health programs and regulations.
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Communicate with clarity, credibility, and conviction in writing, in presentations, and in one-on-one settings.
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Balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests in a complex, politically sensitive environment.
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Are humble, hungry to learn, and people-smart; an ideal team player.
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Want your work to make a measurable, lasting difference in preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Things You Need To Know
This position can be assigned to any L&I location statewide. Telework is permitted, dependent on business needs, with an expectation to report to the office at least once per month.
The position works an unscheduled workweek that may exceed 40 hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meeting the demands of this role.
Travel is occasional. An employee driving on state business must have a valid Washington State driver’s license. An employee driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must carry liability insurance.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of their career. L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
This position is not represented.
Background Check Notice
Prior to placement in this position, a background check, including a criminal history record, will be conducted. Candidates cannot have a history of criminal conviction for crimes involving money, currency, credit, identity theft or fraud, domestic or workplace violence, or moral turpitude. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility.
Application Process
We will contact top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base selection on information you provide, it is in your best interest to clearly identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desired qualifications described in this announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
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A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
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A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
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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.
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. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please redact any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s [email protected].
Did You Know?
Washington is America’s Top State to live, play, and work. Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering excellent work-life balance, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We value our employees and encourage flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers.
For More Information
If you have questions regarding this job posting, the program, or the agency, please contact Steve Camerer at [email protected]
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.
