L&I DOSH Data Consultant

Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

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

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 an exceptionally organized problem-solver who thrives on keeping complex operations running smoothly? Do you notice the small details that others might miss, and enjoy creating structure out of moving pieces? Regions 4 (Maritime) and 8 (Cranes) of L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is seeking a Data Consultant 2 who will serve as the administrative backbone of our compliance team.

This is a critical support role for our Compliance Manager, supervisors, and Compliance Safety & Health Investigators (CISHIs). You’ll be the go-to person for conducting safety and health compliance data analytics through developing and organizing electronic files, working with others to solve data analytics issues, and documenting results in electronic files. You will be responsible for designing plans, methods, and procedures specified in the DOSH Compliance Manual to gather, compile, code, classify, and analyze data using statistical reasoning.

Your work directly supports DOSH’s mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working.

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.

The assigned duty station is Tumwater, Washington. Remote work is optional, with an expectation that 50% of the incumbent’s time is spent in the office.

• Keep Region 4 and 8’s compliance team running at full capacity by processing inspection case files, quality‑checking reports, and ensuring accuracy of official documents.
• Prepare and send important communications to employers, complainants, and other stakeholders via letters and email.
• Manage digital file systems, spreadsheets, and SharePoint tools to track case progress and organize compliance records.
• Support CISHIs with data entry, report preparation, subpoenas, warrants, and field coordination.
• Serve as a point of contact with outside employers, providing clear and professional communication.
• Monitor supplies and manage purchase card activity to ensure investigators have the equipment and tools they need.
• Provide administrative support for performance tracking, meeting preparation, and regional operations.
• And much more!

This is a highly collaborative position that requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of a busy compliance team.

• Meaningful impact – Your organization and accuracy directly contribute to saving lives and preventing injuries.
• Team support – Work with dedicated safety professionals who value collaboration and clear communication.
• Growth opportunities – Develop specialized skills in compliance, data analysis, and program operations within state service.
• Flexibility – Depending on business needs, flexible schedules or telework options may be available.

• A Bachelor’s degree with college‑level coursework in statistics or mathematics, AND one year of experience as a Data Consultant 1.
• Or a total of 5 years equivalent education/experience.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital file management, and data entry.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including email correspondence with employers and stakeholders.
• Ability to spot errors, catch mistakes, and maintain high accuracy in records and reports.

• Meticulously organized – You thrive on structure and making sure nothing…