Job Summary:

This position inspects workplaces to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and to ensure the safety of Washington’s workers. Writes reports, proposes penalties, investigates accidents, investigates employee complaints, provides technical assistance in abatement of hazards, and assists in training new inspectors in various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.

Safety and Health Specialist will:

• Visually inspect worksites to identify safety and health hazards and offer advice on abatement strategies and methods.
• Investigate accidents and employee complaints of safety and health conditions.
• Write technical reports documenting employee exposure, issue citations and propose monetary penalties.
• Defend citations at appeal hearings, both informal and formal.
• Assist in training new inspectors and attend training to improve professional knowledge.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

Four years experience in heavy industries, operating machinery including but not limited to, lathes, press brakes, drill presses, sanders, and saws of various types and sizes.

Or

Four years experience in the construction trades including but not limited to carpenter, plumber/pipe fitter, electrician, masonry (brick or concrete), iron work, roofing, framing, laborer, etc.

Or

A Bachelors of Science Degree in Safety and Health Management or related field.

Additional Preferred Experience: Two years experience as a safety professional, consultant, inspector or related experience.

Knowledge of:

Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities:

• Enforce laws, rules and regulations fairly, objectively and reasonably.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Apply the principle of logical thinking to a wide range of problems.
• Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Work with difficult, stressful, sensitive situations and individuals with tact and diplomacy.
• Cooperative, courteous, and professional.
• Listen, identify issues, provide options, assist and resolve complaints or conflicts.
• Ensure abatement of hazards by follow-up inspections.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks while handling interruptions appropriately.
• Work independently, set appropriate schedules.
• Use a variety of inspection tools, equipment, and measuring devices.
• Travel between jobsites, inspect, and move around the worksite.
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Basic computer skills to write reports, receive and send e-mail, receive and make work assignments
• Follow directions and adhere to priorities.
  
  

Special Note:

• Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license.
• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

Application Process:

We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process.

1. Fill out this version of the L&I Employment Application and/or submit a resume.
2. Include a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualification, skills and abilities for this position.

Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form and/or resume and letter of interest using one of the following methods:

NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals:

• Work Source Centers
  (See locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm)
• Public libraries
  (See locations at: http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm)
• Department of Personnel, 600 S. Franklin, Olympia, Washington
  

As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer