Our MissionKeep Washington Safe and Working!Our ValuesCustomer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.What You'll DoAs the PSM Statewide Compliance Manager, you will provide statewide leadership for Washington's Process Safety Management enforcement program under WAC 296-67 and WAC 296-71. You will oversee a specialized team of technical safety professionals responsible for inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities involving highly hazardous chemical processes.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.Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent is required to travel between worksites, operate a state‑issued vehicle or motor pool vehicle, and may use a personally owned vehicle. 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 ConditionsFrequent statewide travel, including remote locations and overnight stays.Emergency response responsibilities on a rotating 24/7 on‑call basis.Work in industrial environments requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).Occasional work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.Required QualificationsA valid and unrestricted driver's license.The ability to take action to learn and grow.The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Chemistry, Physics, or related field AND Five years of experience in a compliance regulatory environment in a supervisory or management role.Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing complex regulatory enforcement programs.Preferred QualificationsExtensive experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).Experience leading investigations involving fires, explosions, or catastrophic chemical releases.Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.Expert knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations and enforcement practices.Strong judgment and decision‑making abilities in high‑profile or complex situations.Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience working in politically sensitive or highly visible environments.Desired CredentialsProfessional 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.BenefitsState employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAll 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.Veterans PreferenceApplicants 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360‑902‑5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.For More InformationFor more information, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at lori.hensin@lni.wa.gov.#J-18808-Ljbffr