L&I DOSH Crane Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI3)

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
 Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

*We are hiring for multiple positions in this recruitment with a desired start date of mid to late July, 2026*

The assigned duty stations available can beone of the following locations: Bellevue, Seattle, Tukwila, Everett, Tacoma, or Silverdale, WA.

Because this is a specialized position, it has been our practice to hire in at least the mid-high range of the salary range for this job class.

**In addition to the base salary above**

A 2% cost of living pay increase will occur on July 1, 2026

ALSO

Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Investigators will be compensated basic salary plus 10% for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult, inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present.

PLUS

King County Premium Pay - If assigned to a permanent duty station in King County, employees will receive 5% Premium Pay calculated from their base salary.

AND

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020.

Help Keep Washington Safe - From the Ground Up

Are you an experienced crane professional ready to take your expertise beyond the jobsite and make a statewide impact? 

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Compliance Safety & Health Investigator 3 (CISHI 3) – Crane Safety to help protect workers across Washington through high-level safety inspections, accident investigations, and regulatory enforcement.

In this dynamic and highly specialized role, you’ll work at the forefront of workplace safety investigating serious incidents, inspecting complex crane operations, and helping ensure employers comply with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) standards. From major construction projects to manufacturing facilities, your crane knowledge and field experience will directly contribute to preventing injuries and saving lives.

This is more than an inspection role. You’ll serve as a trusted technical expert, conducting complex investigations, collaborating with engineers and legal teams, mentoring newer investigators, and helping shape safer workplaces throughout the crane industry in Washington state. Every day brings new challenges, new environments, and meaningful work that supports L&I’s mission to “Keep Washington Safe and Working.”

If you thrive in the field, enjoy problem-solving, and want to use your crane expertise in a career with purpose, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on worker safety across Washington.

L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law Chapter 49.17 RCW by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our inspectors visit workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules. 

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.

For this position, teleworking is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. 

Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH