Department of Licensing hiring program manager for Body Art

Tattoo/ Body Art/Body Piercing Program Manager
Washington Management Service, Band 2
Olympia, Washington
Annual Compensation: $52,800 – 68,000 (DOQ)
Closes: September 7, 2009
MISSION
One vision, one voice - working together for a
safer Washington
VISION
Great people, great service - excellence every
time.
ABOUT DOL
◊DOL is the 2
nd
largest revenue generating
agency in the state collecting over $1.9 billion
annually in fees and taxes on fuel and vehicle
related services. More than 85 percent of state
funding for Washington’s transportation typically
comes from revenue DOL collects on behalf of
the state.
◊DOL employs more than 1,300 people in
various locations throughout the state of
Washington.
To learn more about DOL check out our website.
WHY WORK AT DOL?
At DOL we hire the brightest and most
committed people that we can get our hands on.
Once aboard, we do our best to keep them here
by encouraging personal and professional
growth. Some of the benefits of working at DOL
are:
◊Great people and great leadership equal a
great place to work! DOL employees are some
of the finest that state government has to offer.
We enjoy a reputation of being an industry
leader. We make sure each employee is treated
fairly and knows how their position contributes
to the agencies mission: One vision, one voice –
working together for a safer Washington.
◊Professional growth opportunities. At DOL we
understand the importance of building on the
talent we already have. DOL offers a wide
variety of professional development training
geared towards your individual needs. Because
we put special emphasis on training our
employees, you can bet there will be promotional
opportunities available to you within DOL. No
matter what your professional goals are, we’ll do
our best to help get you there.
◊We care about and take care of our employees!
DOL employees also have access to the
NEW GROUND FOR DOL – WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?
In the latest legislative session, new laws were established that require
the licensing and regulation of businesses and individuals engaged in
the practices of body art, body piercing, and tattooing. Department of
Licensing staff will partner with Department of Health representatives
and possibly Department of Revenue employees to implement the
different aspects of the new laws. We’re looking for a strong leader to
help us create and implement the plans, mechanisms and partnerships
necessary to institute and promote this new program by July of 2010.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Professional Licensing Support Services (PLSS)
Assistant Administrator, this position will work collaboratively with
other state employees and stakeholders to develop and oversee
licensing, inspection and investigation activities for the businesses of
tattooing, body art and body piercing. Further, this Program Manager
will monitor industry trends, program expenses and budget
requirements to aid in long range planning for program needs,
including legislation, rule changes and development of decision
packages for program enhancements and sustainability.
In addition to planning, coaching, and evaluating the work of three
other team members, the Program Manager will participate as a
member of the PLSS management team and contribute to the
formulation of the group’s strategic plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent must be agreeable to the following in order to perform the
duties of this job.
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Frequent travel to, and inspection of Body Art/Body Piercing/Tattoo
businesses with potential exposure to biohazards.
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Work hours beyond 40 per week when necessary to meet business
objectives.
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Flexible hours within the workday and work week to accommodate
inspection of businesses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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A minimum of two years experience developing, monitoring and
managing a budget of one million dollars or more;
• Two or more years experience supervising staff to include planning,
coaching, mentoring and evaluating performance;
•
Experience using advanced principles of management, including
strategic and operational planning;
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Employee Assistance Program that assists
employees and their family members resolve
personal or work-related problems at no cost to
the employee.
◊Work life balance. DOL realizes that employee
satisfaction leads to improved organizational
performance. With up to 12-22 days of paid
vacation, 12 days of paid sick leave, 11 paid
holidays, and paid military/civil leave, you’ll have
time to focus on what’s most important to you,
both in and outside of the workplace.
◊Quality healthcare and dental coverage for you
and your dependents. With four affordable
healthcare plans and three free of charge dental
plans to choose from, you’ll be able to choose
the insurance that best fit the needs of you and
your dependents.
◊Retirement and savings plans. At DOL we
acknowledge that planning your financial future
is important to you. DOL employees have the
option of choosing between two employer match
retirement plans and an optional deferred
compensation plan that can be invested how you
choose.
◊Life insurance coverage.
◊Long term disability insurance.
◊Optional flexible spending account.
◊Optional long term care insurance.
◊Optional discounted auto and home insurance
plans.
DIVERSITY
The Washington State Department of Licensing
celebrates a diverse workforce. It is our policy
to provide equal opportunity in all terms and
conditions of employment. We encourage all
qualified persons, including members of
protected groups under applicable state or
federal law, to apply for our open positions.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance in
the application process or those needing this
announcement in an alternate format may call
(360) 664-1510 or TTY (360) 664-9492.
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Proven experience in communicating effectively across a broad
spectrum of personnel/management;
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Experience in development of legislation and rules;
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Experience in reading, interpreting and critiquing proposed laws,
regulations, policies and procedures;
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Experience with coordinating activities, schedules and services of a
work unit to ensure efficient operation.
Preferred/Desired Education and Experience
•
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management or
closely allied field; or
•
Two years of proven progressively responsible supervisory or
management experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position, e-mail the following to HRrecruit@dol.wa.gov with
a subject line of “09-070W –Tattoo”.
1. A written explanation describing how your skills and experience meet
the QUALIFICATIONS listed in this announcement.
2. Your chronological resume depicting work experience and/or education
that support your letter of interest.
3. A list of at least 3 professional references including names, professional
titles, and current phone numbers.
NOTES
This position is in the Washington Management Service (WMS), Band 2.
Annual compensation is between $52,800 and $68,000 and may be
negotiable depending upon qualifications. Additionally, WMS incumbents
may be eligible for additional progression increases in recognition of growth
and development on the job.
The act of submitting application materials is considered affirmation that the
information provided is complete and truthful. Prior to any new appointment
into DOL, a background check will be conducted.
The candidate pool certified for this recruitment may be used to fill future
similar vacancies for up to six months.

First meeting minutes

Here are the official minutes from the first meeting. My apologies for taking too much time to update the blog about this meeting. I just received the minutes today. My opinion on the meeting follows.

Body Art, Body Piercing and Tattoo Advisory Committee

405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Room 209

Olympia, Washington 98502

August 21, 2009

9a.m.-5p.m.


Attendees:

Department: Trudie Touchette, Administrator

Susan Colard, Assistant Administrator

Lawna Knight, Administrative Assistant

Committee: Kenneth (Doc) Elsea, Christy Brooker, Leslie Johnston, Helen Piatt, Penny Rudy, Mary Tanneberg, Mark Collins, Debra Glugla, Scott Falbo

Audience: Dan Quirong, Christine Anthony, Thalia Brown, Yvonne Fred, Katherine Backman, Charles Strouss, Troy Amundson, others attended but did not sign in.

Agenda:

Introductions

Goals

Law Review

Identify needed changes to law (if any)

Introductions were made of Advisory Committee, Department Staff and Audience

Leslie Johnston submitted a draft mockup of rules to the Department and the Committee as a jump start.

Trudie read through Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5391 to discuss any areas that may need amendment.

Comments on SSB 5391:

Section 1

No changes-Some discussion on adding MRSA to the list of blood borne pathogens. However, it states in the language “including, but not limited to...” which encompasses them all.

Section 2

1. Definition of Body Art Comments: No changes



2. Definition of Body Piercing Comments: No changes at this time-more discussion may be necessary on exemption of stud & clasp piercing systems to pierce the lobe.



3. Definition of Director: No changes necessary




4. Definition of Individual License: No changes-each practice will require a license.



5. No changes-Discussion regarding the need for mobile operator or personal service operators.



6. No changes



7. Remove Subsection-Definition of tattoo artist not needed



8. Tattooing-no changes



Section 3: Duties of the Director-no changes

Section 4: Remove the term canceled from subsection 1 (a)

Section 5: No changes

Section 6: Skipping till next meeting

Section 7: No changes

Throughout the meeting the committee shared valuable information relating to their specific professions and identified needs.

Next Meeting: Starting with section 6 at next meeting.

Action Items:

* Department will provide a copy of the Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions RCW.
* Department will research other states’ best practices in regards to mobile and personal service operators.
* Department will put links to other state’s laws on the Department of Licensing website.
* Department will send Candidate Information Bulletins (CIB) for National Interstate Council of Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) body piercing, tattoo exams to committee members.
* Department will contact the Department of Health and report back to the committee on the safety and sanitation rule development process.
* Troy Amundson will email state regulations on blood borne pathogens.
* Department will bring language for “grandfather” period for operators from the cosmetology law.
* Christy Brooker will provide list of shops that she has compiled.




Homework:

Committee will bring back their ideas of minimum qualifications for their profession(s) in regards to education, minimum hours, and standards for training and exams. Do we want multiple exams, or a single exam?

My opinion:
I felt that this meeting went very well. The Department of Licensing was more than welcoming to all of us. They stated that they needed our help to make these rules and that they did not know much about our industry and would like to learn. They do not appear to want to make this an anti competitive list of requirements. We are returning this Friday with our individual ideas of what we think should be required. We all decided that this would be the most efficient way of discussing it. If we all bring our clear ideas on it than we can compare notes and make compromises. There are still a few days for you to message me with any input that you would like included in the discussion for this next meeting. Please feel free to.