L&I DOSH Tower Crane Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI 3)

State of Washington • Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. We are hiring for multiple positions in this recruitment with a desired start date of mid to late July, 2026. The assigned duty stations available can be one of the following locations: Seattle, Tukwila, Bellevue, or Everett, WA. Because this is a specialized position, it has been our practice to hire in at least the mid-high range of the salary range for this job class. In addition to the base salary above A 2% cost of living pay increase will occur on July 1, 2026. ALSO Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Professionals will be compensated basic salary plus 10% for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult, inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present. PLUS King County Premium Pay - If assigned to a permanent duty station in King County, employees will receive 5% Premium Pay calculated from their base salary. AND IF BILINGUAL If hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay. AND All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020. Help protect the lives of Washington workers by investigating some of the most complex and high-profile construction safety incidents in the state. The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Tower Crane Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI-3) to join our specialized crane safety team. This is an advanced-level investigator role focused on tower crane safety, regulatory compliance, and complex accident investigations in support of Washington’s Tower Crane Permit and Inspection Program established under Second Substitute House Bill 2022. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding workers, construction sites, and the public by conducting highly technical inspections and investigations involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, rigging operations, and other construction hazards. Investigators in this role serve as subject matter experts in crane safety and are entrusted with independently handling fatality investigations, serious injury investigations, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions. If you thrive in challenging environments, enjoy investigative work, and want your expertise to directly improve workplace safety across Washington State, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management. For this position, teleworking is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH

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.
• A certified crane operator with 7 years’ experience of operating and inspecting cranes, which includes at least 2 years of tower crane experience.
• OR A certified crane inspector with 7 years’ experience who is accredited from one of the following: Crane Certification Association of America, North American Crane Bureau (NACB), Cal-OSHA, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), or Washington State. Work history experience must include primary certifier for at least 5 tower cranes.
• OR A qualified crane mechanic or crane technician with 7 years of experience working with and inspecting cranes, which includes at least two years of tower crane experience.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health Rules and Regulations, the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and the federal government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• The ability to explain to customers what their businesses must do to comply with these regulations without instilling fear.
• Enforcing of governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective, and reasonable.
• Perform duties safely by modeling the behavior we expect to see.
• Must be able to safely navigate a variety of work environments, including large manufacturing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and uneven terrain.
• Must also be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, using appropriate protective gear.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct complex safety inspections and investigations involving tower cranes and related construction operations.
• Conduct investigations involving crane-related accidents and near misses.
• Perform inspections and evaluations of: Tower crane assembly, disassembly, and reconfiguration, Rigging operations, Fall protection systems, Excavation and trenching hazards, Machine guarding, Ladders and scaffolding, PPE and engineering controls.
• Review tower crane permit compliance and ensure employers meet all operational and safety requirements.
• Enter active construction worksites unannounced to conduct inspections and compliance investigations.
• Gather and preserve evidence through: Interviews, Photographs and video, Field notes, Document review, Physical evidence handling.
• Determine root causes and contributing factors of accidents and workplace hazards.
• Write highly detailed technical reports that support citations, penalties, and legal proceedings.
• Present findings during opening and closing conferences with employers and employee representatives.
• Work collaboratively with: Engineers, Attorneys, Prosecutors, Safety professionals, Other compliance investigators.
• Testify as a primary witness in formal and informal appeal hearings.
• Ensure employers complete required hazard abatement actions.
• Drive to 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

• Flexible schedules (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.)
• Teleworking is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.
• 2% cost of living pay increase on July 1, 2026.
• 10% additional pay for using personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite.
• 5% King County Premium Pay if assigned to a permanent duty station in King County.
• 5% increase in pay for bilingual responsibilities.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH.
• Generous retirement package.
• Competitive benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed