DOSH Occupational Safety & Health Digital Education Manager

DOSH Occupational Safety & Health Digital Education Manager

Salary

$71,004.00 - $130,320.00 Annually

Location

Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

WMS 26-12

Department

Dept. of Labor & Industries

Division

DOSH - Education & Outreach Services

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

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:

• DOSH Webmaster/Website: ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and accessible online safety and health information;
• Digital and Social Media Strategy: coordinating content and outreach with L&I's agency-wide communication team;
• Education and Outreach Content, Materials and Training: developing publications, presentations, and campaigns targeting employers and workers statewide; and
• 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.

Duties

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership and Program Management

• Lead and manage a team of 12 FTEs across four program areas, directly supervising four staff.
• Ensure strategic alignment of all digital education program activities to agency and division priorities.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work of the DOSH Digital Education Program, ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Promote staff development by identifying training needs, evaluating performance, recognizing positive contributions, and implementing corrective action when necessary.
• Recommend to executive and senior leadership changes needed to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Education and Outreach Senior Program Manager on development and oversight of biennial operating budgets.

Education and Outreach Content Development

• Oversee development, coordination, and distribution of all WISHA publications, educational content, and materials.
• Ensure creation and dissemination of occupational safety and health education and training content that addresses the distinct needs of small and large businesses across Washington.
• Ensure wide distribution of critically important and emerging occupational safety and health information to employers and workers throughout the state.
• Embrace and engage technical advancements to ensure the DOSH website and digital platforms remain current, accurate, and user-friendly.
• Monitor current events for emerging occupational safety and health hazards and respond with timely educational content.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• Represent the Education and Outreach Program and DOSH on agency-wide committees supporting strategic and policy direction.
• Maintain compliance with requirements of Federal OSHA grants that support DOSH programs.
• Coordinate digital content strategy with L&I's agency-wide communication team.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with Federal OSHA, the Governor's Office, the Director's Office, DOSH senior managers, and DOSH staff.
• Model and promote L&I's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all program activities.

QualificationsRequired Education, Experience, and Competencies

• 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.

AND

• Five or more years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience with a proven ability to manage for accountability and achieve measurable results.

In addition to:

• Expert knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health programs, policies, and regulations.
• Expert knowledge of public sector management and leadership principles.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with regulatory, legislative, and budget processes.
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, develop and implement performance measurement systems, and achieve results critical to the agency's mission.
• Skills to manage in a politically complex environment, build partnerships, and address multiple competing priorities and diverse stakeholder interests.
• Effective public speaking and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to "think outside the box" and develop creative new approaches to safety and health education.

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:

• 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).
• Lead with purpose and bring out the best in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Think strategically about how digital content, social media, and e-learning can change workplace behaviors at scale.
• Are deeply knowledgeable about federal and state occupational safety and health programs and regulations.
• Communicate with clarity, credibility, and conviction in writing, in presentations, and in one-on-one settings.
• Balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests in a complex, politically sensitive environment.
• Are humble, hungry to learn, and people-smart; an ideal team player.
• Want your work to make a measurable, lasting difference in preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

Supplemental Information

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:

• 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).
• Lead with purpose and bring out the best in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Think strategically about how digital content, social media, and e-learning can change workplace behaviors at scale.
• Are deeply knowledgeable about federal and state occupational safety and health programs and regulations.
• Communicate with clarity, credibility, and conviction in writing, in presentations, and in one-on-one settings.
• Balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests in a complex, politically sensitive environment.
• Are humble, hungry to learn, and people-smart; an ideal team player.
• 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:

• 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.

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 Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

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 cste235@lni.wa.gov

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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

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.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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• I will NOT attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter. If I do, I understand that it will be rejected and I may be provided an opportunity to apply again without including my confidential health information, while the posting is still open and applications are being accepted.
• I will not share my medical information with hiring managers or interview panels.

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