Remote Chemical Compliance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $93,408.00 - $130,320.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: WMS 26-05
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: DOSH - Compliance
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Extra Salary Information: The target pay range typically considered for this position is $93,408 - $130,320 annually. The full pay range for this WMS Band is $71,004 - $130,320 annually. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education or training. We will consider your individual qualifications, should we make you an offer of employment.
Help Protect Washington Workers and Communities from Catastrophic Hazards
Are you an experienced workplace safety and compliance leader ready to make a statewide impact?
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Process Safety Management (PSM) Statewide Compliance Manager to lead highly specialized occupational safety and health enforcement efforts focused on some of the most complex and high-risk industries in the state.
This is not a routine management role. This position leads critical statewide compliance operations involving facilities that handle highly hazardous chemicals, including petroleum refineries and other major industrial operations where the stakes are exceptionally high. Your leadership will directly influence worker safety, public protection, regulatory excellence, and the prevention of catastrophic incidents such as fires, explosions, and chemical releases.
If you thrive in high-profile environments, excel at leading technical teams, and are passionate about protecting workers while shaping the future of safety enforcement, this is an opportunity to lead meaningful work that truly matters.
For this position, teleworking is permitted dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. You can expect to be in-office at least one day per week. The assigned office location can be any one of the following: Statewide.
Learn more about DOSH here:
Why This Role Matters
The work performed by this program has a direct impact on preventing serious injuries, illnesses, fires, explosions, and large-scale chemical incidents across Washington State.
Successful leadership in this position helps:

• Protect thousands of workers in high-risk industries
• Reduce catastrophic process safety incidents
• Improve statewide workplace safety outcomes
• Strengthen public confidence in regulatory enforcement
• Advance safety innovation and operational consistency across Washington

Duties
What You'll Do
As the PSM Statewide Compliance Manager, you will provide statewide leadership for Washington's Process Safety Management enforcement program under and High Hazard Facilities requirements under You will oversee a specialized team of technical safety professionals responsible for inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities involving highly hazardous chemical processes.
In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of highly skilled safety investigators and technical specialists
• Direct statewide compliance operations involving high-hazard industries and chemical process facilities
• Oversee fatality investigations, catastrophic incident response, and complex enforcement actions
• Ensure consistent, legally sound, and technically accurate enforcement decisions
• Collaborate with agency leadership, legal teams, industry stakeholders, labor organizations, and policymakers
• Help shape statewide safety policy, enforcement strategies, and emerging hazard response initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional development within the program
• Provide strategic oversight for inspections, audits, compliance initiatives, and Local Emphasis Programs
• Build strong partnerships with employers, workers, industry groups, and community stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert in process safety and occupational safety enforcement
• And other impactful work that supports our mission

This position also plays a key role in ensuring Washington's five crude oil refineries and other covered facilities operate in compliance with state safety regulations designed to protect workers and surrounding communities.
Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent is required to travel between worksites to perform assigned duties and must operate a state-issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or personally owned vehicle (POV), as appropriate. Use of a POV will be reimbursed at the current state mileage reimbursement rate.
Must be able to safely navigate a variety of work environments, including large manufacturing facilities with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and uneven terrain. Must also be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, using appropriate protective gear.
Working Conditions
This role includes:

• Frequent statewide travel, including remote locations and overnight stays
• Emergency response responsibilities on a rotating 24/7 on-call basis. This looks like 1 month of carrying a pager every 8-9 months to get staff to respond to accidents when they occur.
• Work in industrial environments requiring personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• Six or more years of experience leading, managing and/or supervising staff in ensuring compliance with WAC 296-67, Safety Standards for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials, or equivalent laws established by OSHA or other State Plan states
  
  • This type of experience would include extensive experience in Process Hazard Analysis, PreStartup Safety Reviews, Mechanical Integrity, Hot Work Permit processes, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, Emergency Planning and response
  • It would also include a clear understanding of contractor requirements when performing maintenance and repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work on or adjacent to PSM covered processes
• Industry or regulatory experience in Process Safety Management with specific experience leading complex investigations involving fires, explosions or catastrophic chemical releases in covered facilities.
• The ability to lead process safety inspections and investigations in the capacity of a Journey level Investigator.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health programs, policies and regulations.• Demonstrates ability to exercise good judgment in high profile cases or complex issues. Knowledge of government and public policy processes.
• Expert knowledge of public sector management and leadership principles. Advanced knowledge of computerized data and information systems.
• Demonstrates ability to think and plan strategically, develop and implement performance measurement systems, and achieve measurable results that are critical to the agency's mission.
• Skills to manage perceptions in a highly political environment; build partnerships; and address multiple issues, competing priorities, and diverse interests of internal and external parties. Demonstrated skill in developing effective partnerships with stakeholder groups (including any interaction with business and/or labor and individuals).
• Demonstrates success relating to recognized collective bargaining organizations and ability to maintain excellent labor relations.
• Effective public speaking, interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to make effective use of quality tools and principles. Ability to lead problem-solving activities to improve program performance.
• Knowledge and skills to manage human resources, including significant knowledge of federal and state employment laws and labor contracts, recruitment and fair hiring practices, performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring, corrective and disciplinary action, motivating and empowering staff, promoting a diverse workforce, balancing management and employee rights and responsibilities, and providing a safe and healthful workplace.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide direction and guidance to line staff and others not under direct supervisory control.
  • Demonstrates commitment to and understanding of worker health and safety.
  • Demonstrates L&I Core Competencies and Leadership Competencies

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

DESIRED:
Highly competitive candidates may also possess:

• Professional Engineer (PE), CSP, CIH, or Marine Chemist credentials
• Advanced engineering or technical degrees
• Experience in petroleum refining, petrochemical manufacturing, or chemical processing industries
• Knowledge of RAGAGEP standards including API, ASME, IIAR, and Chlorine Institute guidance
• Experience planning and leading large-scale process safety audits and investigations

See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here:
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A describing specific qualifications.
2. A current detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?
Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's .
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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and w