L&I Web Content Manager (Web Designer & UI/UX Specialist 3) - Spanish Bilingual

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Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from State of Washington

• Job overview

  The L&I Web Content Manager (Web Designer & UI/UX Specialist 3) is responsible for managing and improving the Spanish-language web content for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, enhancing communication and accessibility for Spanish-speaking customers.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing, writing, editing, and formatting complex Spanish web content, ensuring quality and compliance with web standards, performing daily content quality assurance, optimizing content for search engines, and overseeing plain language improvements to support diverse stakeholders.

• Compensation and benefits

  Bilingual employees receive a 5% pay increase; the position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, flexible schedules, telework options, and other state employee benefits.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and professional experience in complex web design, user experience, accessibility compliance, content management, and leadership; proficiency in Spanish is mandatory with a required bilingual assessment; expertise in HTML, content management systems, SEO, and plain language writing is essential.

• Career development

  The agency supports learning and growth with opportunities to train and mentor others in web communication best practices and plain language principles, fostering professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Work environment and culture

  The State of Washington values diversity, equity, inclusion, customer focus, and work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and telework to support employee well-being in a collaborative and respectful environment.

• Company information

  The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is a state agency dedicated to workplace safety and health, serving over 3 million workers with a mission to keep Washington safe and working.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in Tumwater, Washington, with full-time telework permitted and occasional in-office meetings required.

• Application process

  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references; current L&I employees only; candidates must pass a bilingual Spanish exam and will be contacted directly for interviews and assessments conducted remotely.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely focuses on managing Spanish-language web content for a major state agency website with high traffic, emphasizing accessibility, plain language, and user-centered design for a diverse audience including injured workers and legislators.

Company overview

The State of Washington is a governmental entity that provides a wide range of public services to its residents, including education, transportation, healthcare, and public safety. It generates revenue primarily through taxes, federal grants, and various fees. Established in 1889, Washington has a rich history of progressive policies and technological innovation, being home to major corporations like Microsoft and Amazon. The state government is known for its commitment to sustainability, economic development, and social equity, making it a dynamic and impactful place to work.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight bilingual Spanish proficiency and your ability to create, edit, and manage Spanish web content tailored to diverse audiences including injured workers and legislators, emphasizing your expertise in plain language communication and SEO optimization.

• Focus on showcasing your experience with complex web design projects, leadership in user experience design, compliance with accessibility standards like Section 508 and WCAG, and proficiency in content management systems such as DotCMS and HTML skills.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the State of Washington’s official L&I careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards that list this position to maximize your application’s visibility.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current L&I web content managers or UI/UX specialists, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent L&I web initiatives, asking about their approach to bilingual content management, or expressing your enthusiasm for supporting Spanish-speaking communities.

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