L&I Bilingual Spanish Program Support Supervisor 2

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights: *****When hired as bilingual, our top applicant will be required to pass an assessment of your ability to write and speak Spanish fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay. Make a difference every day. Help keep Washington safe and working. Are you a bilingual Spanish/English professional with a passion for leadership, customer service, and language access? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact lives? If so, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) wants to hear from you! We're looking for a dedicated and experienced leader to supervise our Bilingual Translation Unit at our Tumwater headquarters. In this role, you'll lead a team of six highly skilled bilingual Spanish staff members who are responsible for translating crucial agency materials and supporting Spanish-speaking customers across Washington. This role is a great opportunity to lead language equity in public service. You'll be the driving force behind clear, timely, and culturally appropriate communication for workers, employers, and health care providers across the state. You'll also provide coverage in the manager's absence. This position is an in-office position in our Tumwater, WA (HQ) location.

Duties: Some of what you'll do: Lead & Inspire: Plan, guide, and mentor a team of six bilingual staff, ensuring high-quality service and translation accuracy. Supervise With Impact: Oversee daily operations, assign translation tasks, review work for quality assurance, and help develop staff through coaching and training. Improve Processes: Analyze workflows and improve call routing systems, translation templates, and customer support strategies. Support Statewide Communication: Translate or oversee translations of crucial documents, including legal orders, forms, medical terms, and public materials. Serve as a Liaison: Communicate directly with Spanish-speaking customers, ensuring they understand their rights, services, and responsibilities in both English and Spanish. Step In As Needed: Serve as acting Customer Service Manager when necessary, leading teams to meet the agency's mission. Uphold Equity: Lead compliance efforts tied to federal language access agreements, ensuring that Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers receive equal access to services.

Required: High school graduation or equivalent AND Three years of applicable experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience. This could include demonstrated skill in supervision, communication, multitasking, and problem solving:

• Supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Advanced Spanish translation and interpretation
• Effective conflict resolution and customer service
• Time and workload management in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and strong decision-making skillsANDProven ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in both Spanish and English

Supplemental Information: Things You Need To KnowState 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. At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. For this position, telework is not permitted. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington. To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.

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 required 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. Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner. Background Check NoticePrior 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. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email to schedule a skills assessment. 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.

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 blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's Jobs@lni.wa.gov.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerL&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.