What are the responsibilities and job description for the L&I DOSH Agriculture Safety Compliance Investigator 3 (CISHI3) Bilingual Spanish – Internal only position at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries?
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Note: This opportunity is only open to current L&I employees
ALSO
If hired as bilingual, 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.
Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.
PLUS
We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. 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.
AND
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020 .
L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our inspectors visit about 5,000 workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules.
Are you ready for new and exciting challenges? We are in need of a bilingual Spanish Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 3 (CISHI3) within our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). In this role, you will perform complex workplace inspections and investigations in Agriculture for all types of occupational hazards to determine compliance with WISHA standards under WAC 296-307 , Agriculture. As a fully trained investigator, you will occasionally perform inspections in other industries as well as need arises.
CISHI3s are senior level safety and health investigators that conduct highly complex investigations and inspections of safety and health hazards in all industries independently or in teams. This includes fatalities or accident investigations resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye.
CISHI3s lead CISHI1 and CISHI2 investigators and inspectors, or work as part of a team assisting and supporting CISHI5 supervisors and CISHI6 expert level industrial safety and health engineers in highly complex investigations and inspections.
All of this work is crucial to the safety and health of the workers of the State of Washington, and directly impacts and supports the Department’s mission, “Keep Washington Safe and Working”.
Due to the needs of this position, you must be physically capable to walk through a variety of workplaces such as agricultural fields and orchards walking through rough terrain. You will also inspect large processing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, and ladders. Also you must be able to be exposed to all kinds of weather (wearing appropriate weather gear) for long durations.
In this position, you can expect to work 20% of the time in the office and the other 80% of your time in the field or teleworking to complete your inspection reports. The assigned duty station for this position is Kennewick, WA.
Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH
See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Current L&I DOSH open positions
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Duties
Some Of What You’ll Do
REQUIRED:
Things You Need To Know
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.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other Information
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov .
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Note: This opportunity is only open to current L&I employees
- In addition to the base salary above**
ALSO
If hired as bilingual, 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.
Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.
PLUS
We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. 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.
AND
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020 .
L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our inspectors visit about 5,000 workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules.
Are you ready for new and exciting challenges? We are in need of a bilingual Spanish Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator 3 (CISHI3) within our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). In this role, you will perform complex workplace inspections and investigations in Agriculture for all types of occupational hazards to determine compliance with WISHA standards under WAC 296-307 , Agriculture. As a fully trained investigator, you will occasionally perform inspections in other industries as well as need arises.
CISHI3s are senior level safety and health investigators that conduct highly complex investigations and inspections of safety and health hazards in all industries independently or in teams. This includes fatalities or accident investigations resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye.
CISHI3s lead CISHI1 and CISHI2 investigators and inspectors, or work as part of a team assisting and supporting CISHI5 supervisors and CISHI6 expert level industrial safety and health engineers in highly complex investigations and inspections.
All of this work is crucial to the safety and health of the workers of the State of Washington, and directly impacts and supports the Department’s mission, “Keep Washington Safe and Working”.
Due to the needs of this position, you must be physically capable to walk through a variety of workplaces such as agricultural fields and orchards walking through rough terrain. You will also inspect large processing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, and ladders. Also you must be able to be exposed to all kinds of weather (wearing appropriate weather gear) for long durations.
In this position, you can expect to work 20% of the time in the office and the other 80% of your time in the field or teleworking to complete your inspection reports. The assigned duty station for this position is Kennewick, WA.
Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH
See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Current L&I DOSH open positions
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Duties
Some Of What You’ll Do
- Independently conduct thorough fatality investigations to determine root cause and other contributing factors.
- Independently investigate accidents resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye.
- Investigate complaints, and referrals to determine if the alleged hazards exist and if employees are exposed to them.
- Conduct scheduled routine inspections.
- Organize, write, and edit comprehensive technical inspection and investigation reports which are the basis for safety and health compliance actions.
- And much more!
REQUIRED:
- 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.
- A valid and unrestricted driver license.
- Five years ’ experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator (CISHI/CHSO), or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level safety and health specialist or industrial hygienist. OR
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP). OR
- Five years of full-time professional experience as an employer’s safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, safety and health specialist, etc. OR
- Seven years of full-time journey level occupational/industrial safety experience in one or more of the following industries: Government, military, construction, public health or related safety and health field. OR
- 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.
Things You Need To Know
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.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
- A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other Information
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington 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. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov .
Salary : $78,468 - $105,612
