L&I Program Specialist 4

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

Join the Contract Release program within the Division of Labor Standards as our Clean Energy Program Specialist 4! In this role, you’ll be the designated specialist in all components related to the administration, strict compliance, and guidelines established with 296-140 WAC. You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, coordinate program activities and ensure applications received are accurately reviewed for compliance with 296-140 WAC. You will also play a key role in safeguarding compliance across billions of dollars in public improvement contracts each year.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Certifies eligibility through the review of Clean Energy application from various entities; both public and private, to ensure adherence to state rules and laws.
• Conducts extensive research into compliance requirements managed within the Department of Labor and Industries such as but not limited to;
• Employment Standards wage and hours laws, Workers Compensation premium payments, and compliance with Prevailing Wage Laws in order to determine eligibility.
• Verify certification requirements through research and information transfers within the Department of Revenue, Office of Minority & Women’s Business, and other state and federal agencies for compliance as required by 296-140 WAC, Clean Energy.
• Analyze and authenticate Community Workforce Agreements and Project Labor Agreements to establish 100% tax refund eligibility.
• Utilize analytical and critical thinking to establish percentages of tax incentive eligibility for qualifying Clean Energy projects subject to 269-140 WAC.
• Independently interpret and apply RCWs and WACs to accurately review all work performed on over $4 billion in public improvement contracts each year.
• Review and analyze all public works projects $35,000 and over that have been completed and the Notice of Completion to multiple agencies for final compliance before releasing the lien on retainage.
• Evaluate prevailing wage job classifications and verify that appropriate workers’ compensation risk classes are applied and that all required premiums have been paid by each contractor
• Provide education and guidance to support understanding and achieve voluntary compliance. When necessary, initiate referrals to agency partners for further enforcement actions.
• Develop and implement visual PowerPoint presentations, written brochures and correspondence in an ongoing outreach effort for interested parties involved in the development of clean energy and building of those facilities.

Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience in a related field including planning, policy analysis, coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government and supervisory experience.

• 7 years of equivalent education/experience may be substituted for the education and experience in interviewing, requesting sensitive data, reviewing contract specifications, bid documents and certified payroll.
• Various combinations of education and experience can be used to reach the total of 7 years.

AND

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

Desired:

• Experience with auditing, accounting, bookkeeping, public works contracting, collecting civil or criminal debt, personal or corporate finance, and/or investigations Involving personal background, business practices, or fraud (may be obtained concurrently).
• Experience dealing with Employer Risk Classifications, Employers Services account management explaining, researching and enforcing Washington state laws and rules in order to make complex determinations.
• Knowledge and/or training of Lean process improvement methodologies.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State 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 thisbrief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted full time, however some training and business needs may require occasional in office work. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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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. Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
2. A currentresumedetailing 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.

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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 driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington 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.

Did You Know?

Washington isAmerica'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’sJobs@lni.wa.gov.

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 agency’s 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 360-902-5700. 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 contactHaleigh Missildine(she/her/hers).