VOSH Discrimination Investigator
VOSH Discrimination Investigator
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Job Description
Title: VOSH Discrimination Investigator
State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer IV
Hiring Range: $68000 to $84000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry
Location:To Be Determined
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
A career with meaningful impact:
The Department of Labor and Industrys Division of Occupational Safety and Health is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to work as Occupational Safety & Health Discrimination Investigator. This position has statewide responsibilities and will be based in one of the following DOLI Regions: Richmond Roanoke Verona or Norfolk. Location determination will be made based on the successful applicants location and agency business need.
The role of this position is to investigate complaints of discrimination by employees who engaged in protected activities within the occupational safety and health field. This position ensures that complaints submitted by employees and former employees alleging discrimination under Va. Code 40.1-51.2:1 against private and public sector employers are properly screened investigated and conciliated or sent to litigation within 90 days of receipt and as directed by the Code.
Why State Government
As an Employer of Choice the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits paid leave and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to classified employees:
Vacation and Other Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health Benefits
Sickness and Disability Program
Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
Group Optional Life and Long-term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Retirement Plans
State Employee Resources
Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: Qualifications
Knowledge of federal state and local policies regulations and laws related to occupational safety and health and discrimination.
Experience with investigating complaints of discrimination.
Experience with conducting extensive investigative interviews.
Experience preparing reports.
Experience with determining case merits.
Experience with analyzing data.
Experience and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Internet and e-mail software.
Strong effective verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Considerations
Certification or coursework in occupational safety/health civil or industrial engineering law or related field or considerable experience related to occupational safety/health law investigation engineering or a closely related area is desired.
Fluency speaking reading and writing Spanish.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid drivers license at the time of hiring or within 30 days of hiring.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes but is not limited to climbing stairs and ladders bending walking up and down inclines occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds etc.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.
Special Instructions:
The salary range for this position is $68000 to $84000 plus the States benefits package. The agency will not entertain salary negotiations for this position outside of the salary range.
The opening date for this position is July 21 2025. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days this position may be closed at any time.
To apply you must submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at . A resume can be attached within the state application. The application and/or resume must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference all pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any training and experience that relates to the position. You must also provide your education on your state application. Mailed faxed or e-mailed applications and/or resumes will not be accepted or considered. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work.
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. Lawful Permanent resident or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card) must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to . Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.
The Department of Labor & Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged on the basis of their fitness and merit to participate in the terms conditions privileges and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.
DOLI Human Resources will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online please contact DOLI at
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: No Phone Calls
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
