Senior Occupational Safety & Health Investigator — DOSH

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telework occasional

PPE provided

Job summary

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is hiring a Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 3 (CISHI3). The role involves leading safety investigations, inspections, and reports to uphold WISHA standards across WA. Telework may be allowed; bilingual capability adds a 5% pay premium.

We offer structured training, a strong career path, and opportunities to impact worker safety. A valid driver's license is required, and field travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety and health expertise; background in industrial hygiene or related fields.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills; able to convey complex information clearly.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and health investigations across private and public sectors, including high-profile cases.
• Complete inspections and investigation reports with proper classification of violations and penalties.
• Support statewide policy consistency by collaborating with DOSH Management and other agencies.

Skills

Safety professional

Communication

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Public service

Education

BS in occupational safety/health

CIH or CSP certification

Job description

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is hiring a Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 3 (CISHI3). The role involves leading safety investigations, inspections, and reports to uphold WISHA standards across WA. Telework may be allowed; bilingual capability adds a 5% pay premium.

We offer structured training, a strong career path, and opportunities to impact worker safety. A valid driver's license is required, and field travel is expected.