L&I DOSH Industrial Hygiene Consultant; OSHPROReg

Our Mission

Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

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.

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  .

Every day, millions of Washington workers build, grow, innovate, and serve. Behind that progress stands a dedicated team, the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), ensuring that every worker goes home safe and healthy.

As an Industrial Hygiene Consultant
, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. You’ll step into real‑world workplaces, uncover unseen health hazards, and use your expertise to make lasting improvements in safety and wellbeing. From chemical exposures to noise control, your work helps shape the future of occupational health in Washington State.

In this role, you will engage directly with business owners, managers, and workers across diverse industries. Your approach will be collaborative, solutions‑oriented, and grounded in mutual respect. Rather than positioning yourself as an enforcer or authority figure, you will serve as a knowledgeable consultant, explaining complex regulatory and industrial hygiene requirements into practical, achievable steps that support both compliance and operational realities.

You won’t just be checking boxes; you’ll be changing lives. The recommendations you make directly prevent injuries, illnesses, and long‑term health impacts. You’ll be part of a respected, mission‑driven organization that values technical excellence, professional growth, and teamwork.

And because we know that people do their best work when life is balanced, this role offers flexible scheduling, telework opportunities, and the chance to work with a collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity and innovation.

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. Teleworking is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station can be in any one of our Region 5 locations: E. Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Union Gap, or Kennewick.

Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH

• Lead on‑site consultations with employers that identify and solve complex occupational health challenges.
• Sample and analyze air quality, noise levels, chemical, and other exposure risks using cutting‑edge industrial hygiene methods.
• Perform complex safety and health surveys and audits to identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for occupational health hazards, including chemical, biological, and physical hazards.
• Craft practical, science‑based solutions that employers can act on.
• Mentor and guide other professionals sharing your expertise to strengthen the DOSH team.
• Partner with employers and employees alike to create safer, smarter workplaces.
• And much more!

Driving is required as part of this job. When a position has a driving requirement, the incumbent must drive in order to perform the duties of their position. Therefore, they must use a state‑issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or personally owned vehicle (POV) in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of their position. Use of a POV will be reimbursed with the current mileage reimbursement rate.

Must be physically capable of walking through a variety of workplaces such as large manufacturing plants with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and walking through rough terrain. Must also be able to be exposed to…