L&I Internal Only DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 4(CISHI 4) – Appeals Unit

About the role

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is inviting internal L&I employees to apply for the Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 4 (CISHI 4) position in the Appeals Unit. This role is crucial for ensuring fair and consistent resolution of appealed citations and guiding critical decisions affecting workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead informal conferences for appealed safety and health cases, ensuring fairness, clarity, and professionalism.
• Review and analyze case files, inspection reports, and evidence to prepare Corrective Notices of Redetermination.
• Negotiate settlements, educate employers on compliance, and document all actions clearly and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders to ensure consistency statewide.
• Manage multiple cases under strict timelines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• And much more!

Qualifications

• MUST be a current L&I employee.
• Six years’ experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level occupational safety and health specialist or industrial hygienist.
• A Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field may substitute for 2 years of required experience.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment. Success in this role requires: Excellent people skills, strong organization and multitasking, clear, unbiased judgment, independent drive with minimal supervision, and communication expertise.

Supplemental Information

• State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.
• This position is represented by the Washington 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.