L&I DOSH Tower Crane Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI 3)

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: Seattle, Tukwila, Bellevue, or Everett, 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 Professionals 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 IF BILINGUAL

If hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently. We do not use translating software. Employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.

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 protect the lives of Washington workers by investigating some of the most complex and high-profile construction safety incidents in the state.

The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Tower Crane Safety Compliance Investigator (CISHI-3) to join our specialized crane safety team. This is an advanced-level investigator role focused on tower crane safety, regulatory compliance, and complex accident investigations in support of Washington’s Tower Crane Permit and Inspection Program established under Second Substitute House Bill 2022.

This position plays a critical role in safeguarding workers, construction sites, and the public by conducting highly technical inspections and investigations involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, rigging operations, and other construction hazards. Investigators in this role serve as subject matter experts in crane safety and are entrusted with independently handling fatality investigations, serious injury investigations, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions.

If you thrive in challenging environments, enjoy investigative work, and want your expertise to directly improve workplace safety across Washington State, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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