L&I DOSH Agriculture Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI3) Bilingual Spanish

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Protect Workers. Prevent Tragedies. Make a Real Impact in Washington State. Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability At the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), our mission is simple but powerful: Keep Washington Safe and Working. The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) Compliance Safety & Health Investigators are at the heart of that mission stepping into a wide range of workplaces, uncovering hazards, preventing injuries and fatalities, and helping employers and employees build safer work cultures across the state. We’re looking for driven, detail-oriented professionals to join us as an Agriculture Safety Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator (CISHI3). Whether you come to us with early-career expertise or years of experience, we’ll invest in you with a structured in-training plan, 360+ hours of classroom instruction, field mentorship, and on-the-job investigations in Agriculture that build your skills toward conducting independent investigations and inspections. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to serve your community, grow your career, and make safety a legacy you leave across Washington. In addition to the base salary Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Professionals will be compensated their 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. AND IF BILINGUAL If hired as bilingual, 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. Some of what you will do: Work is primarily focused on conducting complaint referrals and scheduled inspections, primarily in the agriculture industry. 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 help shape the future of worker safety in Washington. 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. Who We’re Looking For: Experienced safety pros - people with backgrounds in and a passion for safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related fields. Sharp critical thinkers who can untangle complex situations and communicate findings with confidence. Strong, steady communicators who can stay calm, professional, and effective even when conversations get tough especially with frustrated or angry employers. Coachable go-getters who want feedback, seek growth, and are excited to level up their skills. Field-ready teammates who thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated by meaningful public service. Driven learners eager to dive into extensive training, hands-on investigations, and continual skill-building. REQUIRED: A valid and unrestricted driver's license. Bilingual Spanish. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities. Our top applicant will be required to pass an assessment of your ability to write and speak Spanish fluently. We do not use translating software. 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: 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. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Five years of full-time professional experience as an employer’s safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, safety and health specialist, etc. Seven years of full-time journey level occupational/industrial safety experience in one or more of the following industries: Agriculture, Government, military, public health or related safety and health field. 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. *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. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills when working with employers, unions, and legal teams. See all of our #J-18808-Ljbffr