Bilingual Spanish Occupational Safety & Health Professional - WA Department of Labor & Industries (Job)
Description:
As a subject matter expert, you’ll independently develop and deliver bilingual (English/Spanish) training and educational materials for diverse audiences across the state. Your work will involve:
WISHA 10 for Agriculture Program Development & Training:
- Create and present WISHA 10-hour training modules for Agriculture and Construction.
- Lead training sessions utilizing hands-on demonstrations, small-group discussions, and scenario-based exercises.
- Audit training courses to ensure consistency and excellence.
- Maintain training databases.
Bilingual Education & Outreach:
- Design and deliver occupational safety and health trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Translate and develop training materials, videos, and online modules in English and Spanish.
- Represent DOSH at community events, safety fairs, radio programs, and multicultural outreach efforts.
- Serve as a Spanish-language liaison across agency programs and public-facing events.
Content Creation & Technical Support:
- Research and develop new materials based on current regulations (OSHA, WACs, RCWs, ANSI, NIOSH, etc.).
- Utilize multimedia tools like PowerPoint, Storyline, and video editing to enhance training delivery.
- Support website updates with bilingual technical content.
- And much more!
Skills/Eligibility:
Required Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish and English, with ability to pass advanced language proficiency assessments (verbal and written)
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
- Strong written communication skills and ability to create visually engaging materials in both languages
AND one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field and 4 years of relevant professional experience
OR
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND two years as an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 2 in DOSH.
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of professional experience
OR
4 years of journey-level experience in safety across government, military, or public health settings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Experience using SharePoint, Storyline, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience leading complex projects or managing multiple training programs