L&I DOSH Occupational Safety & Health Consultant 3 (OSHPRO3) Reg 3

About the role

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Safety Consultant (OSHPRO 3) to join our Consultation Program. You’ll use your expertise in construction, trades, or industry safety to help businesses identify hazards, strengthen safety programs, and comply with WISHA and OSHA standards. You’ll work directly with employers to create safer workplaces, preventing injuries, saving lives, and supporting Washington’s vibrant workforce.

Duties

• Conduct on-site workplace consultations across a variety of industries, from construction and manufacturing to small business operations.
• Evaluate work environments, identify safety and health hazards, and recommend practical, effective solutions.
• Collaborate with employers to develop written safety programs and ensure compliance with WISHA/OSHA standards.
• Deliver impactful training, workshops, and outreach presentations to improve workplace safety culture.
• Promote DOSH Consultation services at trade shows, industry events, and through direct outreach.
• And much more!

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.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Labor & Industries Safety and Health Specialist or Industrial Hygienist.
• A Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering mechanics, industrial processes, industrial hygiene and toxicology, design of engineering hazard controls, fire protection, ergonomics, system and process safety, safety and health program management, accident investigation and analysis, construction safety, or other environmental safety and health topics, and three years of experience as a safety and health officer, consultant manager, occupational safety consultant, occupational safety inspector, or related experience.
• A Master’s Degree in management, business administration, engineering, education, physical and social sciences, and one year of experience as a safety and health manager, occupational safety consultant, occupational safety inspector, or related experience.
• Four years of full-time journey level experience in one or more of the following industries: logging, construction, electrical, manufacturing, fishing, agriculture, health/medical, service industry or related experience, and three years of experience as a safety and health manager, occupational safety consultant, occupational safety inspector, or related experience.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Technical expertise.
• A deep commitment to helping others succeed safely.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and deliver complex information clearly.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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 hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.

Schedule

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.