L&I DOSH Consultation Operations Safety Specialist

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

5% bilingual pay

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) – Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) seeks a Consultation Operations Safety Specialist (OSHPRO3) to join the Consultation, Education and Outreach team. This statewide role provides technical safety guidance, conducts on-site evaluations, and leads voluntary programs to strengthen workplace safety across Washington.

Flexible scheduling and occasional telework support the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• Experience in safety and health inspections or regulatory work is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety expertise, consultation, training, and presentations.
• Lead statewide programs (VPP, Safety Excellence, Challenge, Minor Variance, Self-Insurance Evaluations).
• Lead onsite evaluations and assess safety programs with DOSH professionals.
• Review applications, perform QA audits, and help address hazards.
• Build relationships with employers, industry groups, and safety professionals.
• Assist in developing safety programs and materials.
• Represent DOSH at conferences and outreach events.

Skills

Safety expertise

Public speaking

Technical training

Relationship building

Problem solving

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health / industrial hygiene

Tools

None

Job description

Our Mission:

Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values:

• Customer Focus
• One L&I
• Respect
• Diversity
• Equity and Inclusion
• Learning and Growth
• Reliability

In addition to the base salary above**

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.

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.

PLUS

The salary listed for this position does not include the 5% premium pay for positions based in King County.

ALSO

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020.

Make an impact across Washington workplaces. Do you have strong occupational safety and health expertise and enjoy working directly with employers, industry groups, and safety professionals? Are you confident presenting technical information, making decisions, and helping others find practical ways to improve workplace safety?

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is looking for a Consultation Operations Safety Specialist (OSHPRO3) to join our Consultation, Education and Outreach team.

This is a statewide role where your expertise will help employers build stronger safety and health programs and recognize workplaces that are making safety a priority. You’ll work with a wide range of customers and partners, provide technical assistance and training, conduct onsite evaluations, and help lead several of DOSH’s voluntary safety programs.

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. The assigned duty station can be at any of our L&I locations Statewide.

Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH

What You’ll Do

Serving as a technical safety resource for employers, business and labor organizations, and DOSH staff, you’ll:

• Provide safety expertise, consultation, training, and presentations on workplace safety and health topics.
• Lead and coordinate statewide programs including the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), L&I Safety Excellence Program, Challenge Program, Minor Variance Program, and Self-Insurance Evaluations.
• Lead onsite evaluations and work with DOSH professionals to assess workplace safety and health programs.
• Review applications, conduct quality assurance audits, and help employers address identified hazards.
• Build relationships with employers, industry groups, and other safety professionals.
• Help develop and improve safety and health programs, processes, and program materials.
• Represent DOSH at conferences, training events, and other outreach activities.
• And much more!

Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent is required to travel between worksites to perform assigned duties and must operate a state-issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or personally owned vehicle (POV), as appropriate. Use of a POV will be reimbursed at the current state mileage reimbursement rate.

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.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can bring technical knowledge and people skills to the table. You’ll be successful in this role if you are:

• Confident and comfortable working with people. You can explain complex safety concepts in a way that makes sense to employers and other audiences.
• A strong communicator and presenter. You’re comfortable speaking to individuals, groups, and industry organizations.
• Proactive and solution-oriented. You look for ways to solve problems, improve processes, and help customers succeed.
• A confident decision-maker. You can apply your safety knowledge and established policies to real-world situations.
• Relationship-focused. You know how to build rapport while still maintaining the integrity of safety requirements and program standards.
• Curious and willing to learn. You’re comfortable expanding your knowledge and staying current in a changing safety and regulatory environment.
• Comfortable in the field. This position includes travel and work in environments where field or hazardous exposures may be present, requiring appropriate PPE.

Experience in a regulatory compliance environment and knowledge of safety and health regulations are highly desirable.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 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.

And One Of The Following

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND four years of paid occupational/industrial safety related professional experience
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND two years as an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 2 (OSHPRO2) in DOSH.
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or similar field AND two years of professional experience.*
• Four years of full-time journey level experience in one or more of the following industries: Government, military, public health or related safety and health field.
• College-level education will substitute, year for year, for up to four years of non-safety and health experience.
• Additional safety and health qualifying experience will substitute year for year, for education.
• Qualifying experience" is defined as experience [conducting independent WISHA or OSHA safety and health inspections in the workplace; or regulatory related inspections in the workplace, including construction, manufacturing and other industries; investigating accidents; and writing technical reports] as a Safety & Health Officer, Consultant, Inspector, or WISHA or OSHA inspection, or regulatory related experience.

Desired

• 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
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations. Able to understand and explain to customers how to comply with regulations.
• Knowledge of methods to simplify work processes, improve service, reduce delays and eliminate waste.
• Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.

See all of our current L&I DOSH open positions

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.

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

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 driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington 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.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's 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 Washington's 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 [e-mail].

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 contributes 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.