DOSH L&I Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator 3 (CISHI3) Safety

State of Washington • Spokane County – Spokane, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Division of Occupational Safety (DOSH) Compliance Safety & Health Investigators are responsible for keeping Washington State safe and working. They conduct investigations in various workplaces to identify hazards, prevent injuries and fatalities, and help employers and employees foster safer work cultures. This role offers a structured in-training plan, including classroom instruction and field mentorship, to develop skills for conducting independent investigations and inspections. The position is an opportunity to serve the community, grow a career, and contribute to worker safety across the state. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) by developing and enforcing workplace safety and health standards. Flexible schedules (e.g., 4/10s, 5/8s) are encouraged once fully trained and approved by management. Teleworking is permitted occasionally, dependent on business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station is Spokane, WA.

Requirements

• A valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Five years’ experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator (CISHI) or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level safety and health specialist or industrial hygienist.
• OR Seven years of full-time journey level occupational/industrial safety experience in one or more of the following industries: Government, military, public health or related safety and health field.
• OR Five years of full-time professional experience as an employer’s safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, safety and health specialist, etc.
• OR A Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene or similar AND five years of occupational/industrial safety professional experience.
• Must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Demonstrated leadership in accident investigations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement
• Ability to walk and inspect a wide range of work environments from industrial plants to rugged outdoor job sites
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills when working with employers, unions, and legal teams
• Bilingual ability (assessed for fluency in writing and speaking)

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and health investigations across both private and public sectors, including complex, high-profile cases (e.g., fatalities and catastrophes).
• Complete inspections and investigation reports ensuring legal sufficiency and proper classification of violations and penalties.
• Support statewide consistency in policy and enforcement by working closely with DOSH Management, Compliance Operations, the Attorney General’s Office, and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct inspections and provide technical expertise on challenging or unusual cases.
• Drive improvement by managing workloads, analyzing data trends, and helping shape the future of worker safety in Washington.
• Travel between worksites to perform assigned duties and operate a state-issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or personally owned vehicle (POV).
• Safely navigate a variety of work environments, including large manufacturing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and uneven terrain.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, using appropriate protective gear.

Benefits

• Structured in-training plan
• 360+ hours of classroom instruction
• Field mentorship
• On-the-job investigations
• Basic salary plus 10% for each hour required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite.
• 5% increase in pay for bilingual responsibilities (after passing assessment).
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH.
• Flexible schedules (4/10s, 5/8s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.
• Teleworking permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.
• Generous retirement package.
• Positive balance between life and work.
• Competitive benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level