Compliance Specialist 1 (3 Openings) | Bilingual Preferred English/Spanish

• Two years of experience conducting administrative research that includes compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action ordetermineeligibility/compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• College-level coursework may substitute for experience at the rate of 45quarters of creditper year of experience.
• Some positions may require aBachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills: (Desire Attributes):

• Knowledge of labor laws, administrative rules, and regulatory compliance processes.

• Experience conducting investigations, including interviewing, evidence gathering, and document analysis.

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting statutes, reviewing complex records, and performing wage calculations.

• Ability to write clear, detailed reports, correspondence, and legally oriented documents.

• Proficiencywith computers, databases, email platforms, andcasemanagementsystems.

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau ofLaborand Industries (BOLI)workto ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of ahighly skilledworkforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an open office environment that can be noisy at times.

• Frequent interaction with the public, including individuals who may be upset or in stressful situations.

• Extended use of computers, phones, and case‑management or related software.

• Routine physical activity including standing, sitting, walking, bending, and occasionallifting upto 20 pounds

• Frequent interruptions and the need to manage multiple tasks or deadlines simultaneously

• Monday–Friday schedule with a regular workday

• Hybrid work environment requiring weekly in‑office presence

What's In It For You

• Permanent, Full-time employment, Union Represented

• Work/life balance and flexibility; with hybrid, and onsite schedules

• Bilingual language skills, upon passing the test, you will receive 5% bilingual differential pay.

• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off

• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

• Pension and retirement programs

• Employee Resources

• Advancement opportunities within BOLI and other State agencies

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills

• Work with others who are passionate about public service

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

• Possible eligibilityfor thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program

How to Apply

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PDT/PST on Monday, July 7, 2026.

• Click“Apply”above to complete your online application by the posted closing date and time.

• Your application materials must clearly show how your work experience and/or education meet the minimum qualifications and the desired skills listed.

• All applicants(internal and external) mustsubmita resume and a cover letterdemonstratinghow you meet all minimum qualification and attributes listedabove.Failure to submit the requiredresume and cover lettermay remove your application from consideration. Workday does not substitute for the application requirements.

• Yourcover lettermust show how your experience and training align with the minimum qualifications andrequiredskills listed in thepost. Information in the cover letter will not be accepted as a substitute for job experience that is not listed in your resume. “Generic cover letters may receive lower scores”

• The information in your resume and cover letter will be used todeterminewhich candidates move forward in the process.

• Please do notinclude picturesin your application materials. Applications that do not meet this requirement will bedeemedineligible for consideration as they do not meet the requirements of the posting.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates.These may include the public records request authorization and the gender identity questionnaire, and they must be completed before the recruitment closes. Current State of Oregon employees will receive these tasks in their Workday inbox.

• Aftersubmittingyour application, you will also complete a brief checkbox‑style questionnaire. Current state employees will see this in their Workday inbox.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement, as it may not be accessible after the posting closes.

• Warning –Workday will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. Use the “Save for Later” function to avoid losing your progress. Your unfinished application will appear in your Workday inbox.

Additional Information

• Pay Equity:In accordance withOregon’s Pay Equity Law (2017), a pay equity analysis willdeterminethe step placement for the successful candidate based on documented experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• PERS Eligibility:This positionqualifiesPERS. New PERS members receive a 6.95% salary increase after a six‑month waiting period and contribute 6% to PERS.Current PERS members receive a salary that includes the 6.95% employee contribution.

• Background Check:Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check. Adverse results may lead to disqualification.

• Work Authorization-BOLI does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicantsare required tocompleteUS Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9within three days of hire confirming authorization to work in the U.S.BOLIusesE‑Verifyto confirm the hiresare authorized towork in the United States.For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov. Learn more.

• The successful candidate willadvanceBOLI’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, empowerment, and trust.Supportandfulfillour missionto make Oregonthe best place to live.

• Use of outside resources:The use of external tools, including Artificial Intelligence software, during any part of the application, assessment, or interview process is prohibited. Unauthorized use willresult in disqualification.

• This recruitment isestablishedqualified applicants and will be used to filladditionalvacancies as they arise.

• Effective January 1, 2026, applicants may not include age‑related information (such as graduation dates) in application materials. State employees may need to remove graduation dates from their Workday profile for the application to process correctly. (SB 907 (2025) Compliance)

Employment Preference:

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Please attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in“other attachment” tab and not inthe Resume/CV field of your application.

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