L&I Bilingual Spanish Program Support Supervisor 2

Description

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!

Were looking for a dedicated and experienced leader to supervise our Bilingual Translation Unit at our Tumwater this role youll 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. Youll be the driving force behind clear timely and culturally appropriate communication for workers employers and health care providers across the state. Youll also provide coverage in the managers absence.

This position is an in-office position in our Tumwater WA (HQ) location.

Duties

Some of what youll 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 agencys mission.
• Uphold Equity : Lead compliance efforts tied to federal language access agreements ensuring that Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers receive equal access to services.

Qualifications

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 skills

AND

• Proven ability to read write and communicate fluently in both Spanish and English
  • In addition to the base salary the selected incumbent will receive 5% assignment pay for bilingual duties.
  • To be considered for this position you will need to pass a verbal and/or written bilingual Spanish exam.

AND

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

Desired:

• One year of experience as a supervisor.
• Experience assisting customers in both English and Spanish regarding complaints or problems will substitute year for year for education.

• One year of experience in call center operations.

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I your voice addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 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.

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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:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. 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 Notice

Prior 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 drivers 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.

Did You Know

Washington is Americas 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 Washingtons 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&Is .

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 contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers).

Required Experience:

Manager