Careers

Description:

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Skills/Eligibility:

Who We’re Looking For

You are someone who thrives in the field and is equally comfortable on a job site or in a training room. You bring a strong work ethic, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to helping others succeed safely.

We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Professionalism and reliability; a trusted advisor employers can depend on.
• Solid work ethic: you work hard, take initiative, and deliver on commitments.
• Knowledge of industry standards and experience applying WISHA/OSHA rules.
• Hands-on experience in trades, construction, or industrial operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and deliver complex information clearly.

 

Qualifications

 

REQUIRED:

• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license

And one of the following*:

• Three years as a Labor & Industries Safety and Health Specialist or Industrial Hygienist. 

OR

• 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.

OR

• 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. 

OR

• 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.

 

*College-level education will substitute, year for year, for up to four years of non-safety and health experience. 

 

*Additional safety and health qualifying experience will substitute year for year, for education. 

 

*Qualifying experience" is defined as experience [conducting independent WISHA or OSHA safety and health inspections in the workplace; or regulatory related inspections in the workplace, including construction, manufacturing and other industries; investigating accidents; and writing technical reports] as a Safety & Health Officer, Consultant, Inspector, or WISHA or OSHA inspection, or regulatory related experience. 

 

DESIRED: 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Demonstrated leadership in accident investigations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement
• Ability to walk and inspect a wide range of work environments — from industrial plants to rugged outdoor job sites
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills when w