L&I DOSH Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Investigator (CISHI3) Reg 5

L&I DOSH Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Investigator (CISHI3) Reg 5

• Independently conduct thorough investigations to determine root cause and other contributing factors involving fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye
• Conduct highly complex safety investigations of workplaces using independent judgment within established guidelines
• Conduct pre-investigation research including any necessary review of electronic files and relevant references
• Enter physical worksites unannounced to conduct compliance investigations
• Assist CISHI-6 engineers on more complex investigations
• Investigate complaints and referrals to determine if the alleged hazards exist and employees are exposed to them
• Determine employer compliance or non-compliance with WISHA Safety and Health Standards and write reports documenting employee exposure
• Ensure abatement of hazards identified during inspection and contact employers when abatement is nearing its due date
• Work with the Attorney General’s office and local prosecutors on highly complex and difficult cases
• Testify on behalf of the Department as primary witness for all inspections conducted
• Perform evidence handling of highly complex cases

• A strong desire to ensure worker safety with a thorough understanding of safety and health rules and regulations
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Willing and able to work with hostile clients or customers (both internal and external)
• Knowledge of Safety and Health Rules and Regulations, the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and the federal government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations--Enforces governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable
• Perform duties safely; model the behavior we expect to see

• 10% bonus for each hour spent using personal protective equipment
• Basic salary plus 10% for each hour spent using personal protective equipment
• 5% increase in pay for bilingual employees
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer