L&I Communications Consultant 5 (Spanish Bilingual Preferred)

L&I Communications Consultant 5 (Spanish Bilingual Preferred)

Salary

$74,748.00 - $100,488.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Non-Permanent

Job Number

2026-07214

Department

Dept. of Labor & Industries

Division

Financial Management

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 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

• This is a Spanish Bilingual preferred position. If 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.

This is a non-permanent position expected to last through 6/30/2027.

Job Highlights

Are you a professional with a passion for bridging communication among diverse language communities and agencies? If so, check out our new exciting opportunity at Labor and Industries of Communications Consultant 5! This position aims to lead, strategize and create a rich connection of communication between our Limited English Proficient customers and the agency!

THE TEAM:

This position is within the Community Relations unit of the Financial Management division. The Community Relations unit is the department's primary point of contact with the state's Limited English Proficiency (LEP) community regarding complex policy issues and the department's policy direction. The unit helps ensure that customers with Limited English proficiency (LEP) can navigate L&I services throughout the agency by bridging together with staff, managers, and external stakeholders. This unit supports L&I's goal of "Make it easy to do business and engage with L&I" through statewide public information outreach and campaigns and ensuring that LEP customers know their rights regarding safe workplaces, wages, and working conditions.

THE ROLE:

Your objective as the Communications Consultant 5 will be to provide consultation and direction in developing and implementing strategic communication plans, projects and events aimed at Washingtons limited English proficient (LEP) communities. Your primary responsibility in this position is to build awareness of and support for the agencys language access policies, programs and activities within the agency and among the LEP communities we serve. Working with key stakeholders in the divisions and field offices, you will develop Language Access policies and plans, provide recommendations and advice to the agencys leadership about the best ways to implement all Language Access policy requirements, and conduct research to support on Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this position, you will manage emerging issues, make recommendations to the Language Access Program Manager, Director of Community Relations, and Leadership Team and develop effective outreach communication strategies.

This position is crucial to meeting the requirements of Title VI to ensure equal language access. You will also be responsible for developing agency wide training, workshops and seminars for bilingual staff to ensure they have the competencies required to produce accurate and clear communication to LEP customers.

The duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington. This position is eligible to telework 2 days per week dependent on business needs and supervisor approval.

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

• Assist in completion of L&I Language Access initiatives and projects.
• Identify and execute marketing/outreach opportunities to educate LEP injured workers-via earned media, paid media (advertising), the website and other venues.
• Manage the successful completion of communication/policy projects that require the participation of staff from other programs.
• Advise and assist agency divisions on projects that have public impact.
• Ensure that critical information is captured on L&ls Spanish language website.
• Expand outreach communication strategies to Ethnic communities in our state including but not limited to Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and African Americans.
• Create communication messages for internal stakeholders on newly produced material for outreach education to LEP customers.
• Assess translated materials for translation accuracy.
• Coordinate translation of vital documents in English to Spanish and Spanish to English and serve as the final reviewer/authority for publications, news releases, mass media and social media messaging, forms, marketing materials and other high-profile documents.
• Collaborate with staff across the agency to ensure that documents are written in plain language before translating into world languages by noting and attending to cultural nuances and identify and explain terms that are unique to the US health care and legal systems.
• Institute necessary and appropriate procedures to ensure that translation processes by vendors meet agency quality standards under language access policies.
• Monitor interpreter and translation vendor performance including communication with interpreter and translation vendor administrators, customer service managers and staff to ensure optimal performance of these services.
• And much more!

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• Four year degree in communications or public administration

OR

• Five years of equivalent work experience

AND

• Knowledge of the Latino community and ability to establish and maintain close relationships with the Latino community.

AND

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

Desired:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Advanced-level skills using SharePoint for managing workflow processes to streamline project tasks for an array of participants.
• Advanced level skills using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience leading complex, multi-issue projects.
• Experience managing contracts and vendor performance.
• Have a minimum of two years experience teaching or delivering training in translation.
• Experience translating legal documents
• American Translators Association certification (English/Spanish)
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Advanced High test score in Spanish
• Advanced writing skills ln English and Spanish
• At least three years experience translating documents.
• Critical thinking, strategic planning, and good judgement for issues management
• Taking the initiative for new ideas and execution of new projects for media/marketing/outreach.
• Being sensitive and proactive to public attitudes and concerns,
• Recognizing the external environment and working effectively in a political environment.
• Ability to develop communication strategies and plans that increase interest, engagement and commitment to making it easy for LEP customers to do business with L&I.

Please Note: If you are a bilingual candidate and want to use your language skills, you will be assessed for that language skill set; separately from this position.

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 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 Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

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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:

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

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. Assessments are proctored remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

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&I's Jobs@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 contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her).

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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How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
• L&I Talent Management Consultant
• L&I Employee
• Professional/Personal Network
• Monster
• College/University Website/Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Verg
• Craigslist
• Indeed
• Twitter
• Job Fair (Military)
• Career Fair
• EHS Careers
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
• Radio Advertisement
• Newspaper/Magazine
• L&I Website
• Other

02

If you indicated "Other" please specify where you heard about this position.

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?

• Yes
• No

04

PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND TYPE YOUR INITIALS IN RESPONSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS.

• 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.

05

To be considered for this opportunity we require you to attach a resume and cover letter. Have you attached both documents?

• Yes
• No

06

Can you read, write, translate, and converse with fluency in both English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

07

Please tell us a little bit about your experience working with the Spanish speaking community.

Required Question

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