Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) - PWR

State of Oregon; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Union Representation

Vacation

Sick leave

11 paid holidays a year

Personal days

Competitive benefits package including

PERS pension and retirement programs

Access to BOLI employee resources

Job summary

State of Oregon, specifically the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), seeks a Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) to conduct investigations into wage and hour statutes and prevailing wage laws. The role involves resolving claims, handling complaints against public agencies for policy compliance, and preparing cases for hearings or litigation.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload are essential.

Qualifications

• Four years experience doing administrative research including compiling and evaluating facts.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• College-level coursework may substitute for experience up to three years.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration with one year of specified experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate wage and hour statutes and prevailing wage rate laws to resolve claims or determine disposition.
• Investigate complaints against public agencies for failure to comply with least-cost policy.
• Devise investigative plans and collect evidence for final determination.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, and policy to findings of fact.
• Prepare files for administrative hearings or DOJ litigation referrals.
• Research precedents to determine correct classifications and prevailing wage rates.
• Conduct on-site wage inspections and interview witnesses on multi-employer sites.
• Educate external stakeholders on regulatory issues related to wage laws.

Skills

Investigations

Legal interpretation

High-volume caseload

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Experience substitutable by college coursework

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Title

Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) - PWR

Salary

$4,954 - $7,592

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time

Location & Schedule

Hybrid: weekly in-person office requirements based on operational needs. Locations: Salem, Portland, or Eugene.

Job Description

• Conduct investigations pertaining to a variety of wage and hour statutes and administrative rules, with a focus on prevailing wage rate laws, to either resolve claims/complaints or to make final determination regarding disposition of cases and whether further action is warranted.


• Investigate complaints filed against public agencies for failure to comply with the state’s least-cost contract policy.


• Devise the investigative plan for obtaining evidence and essential facts needed to make a final determination regarding the legitimacy and resolution of the matter.


• Interpret and apply relevant law, rules, and policy to findings of fact.


• Prepare the investigative file for the administrative hearing process or referral of case for litigation by the Department of Justice.


• Research, analyze, amend, and apply past precedents relating to construction duties, equipment, and materials to the Commissioner’s Definitions of Covered Occupations for Public Works Contracts in Oregon to determine correct classifications of work and correspondence prevailing wage rates.


• Conduct impromptu on-site prevailing wage inspections to ascertain status of compliance with prevailing wage and hour laws on multi‑employed sites of work. This may include interviewing all potential witnesses while simultaneously collecting all other evidence available on the project’s website.


• Conduct outreach activities and educate external stakeholders and interested parties on the complexity of related regulatory issues as they relate to Wage and Hour and Prevailing Wage Rate Laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.


• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program)


• Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience based on 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.


• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and one year of the specified experience (Some Positions May Require).

Special Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex investigations, including comprehensive evidence review, detailed fact analysis, and effective interviews with all involved parties.


• Proven ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations to produce well‑supported findings and to draft clear, accurate, and legally sound documents.


• Experience managing a high‑volume caseload with efficiency, including consistent use of case‑management or data‑tracking systems to organize and monitor work.


• Advanced Excel skills required for effectively organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately interpret and apply agency rules, policies, and procedures.


• Exhibits strong analytical skills to assess inquiries, determine jurisdiction, and identify appropriate next steps.


• Shows strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well‑organized documentation.


• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, maintaining precise data entry and organized recordkeeping.


• Demonstrates strong customer service through phone, email, and in-person interactions, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular use of standard office equipment. Responsibilities involve extended periods of reviewing case materials, managing deadlines, and responding to a high volume of inquiries. Occasional interactions with hostile or distressed individuals may occur. Some interstate travel may be required.

Pay equity & PERS Contribution

Pay equity law passed in 2017, as required by Oregon law, will determine the salary step based on your documented experience, education, training, and certifications the application materials. This is a PERS‑qualifying position. New PERS members receive a 6.95% salary increase and contribute 6% to PERS after a six‑month waiting period. Current PERS members already have the 6.95% contribution added to base salary.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment


• Union Representation


• Work/life balance


• vacation


• sick leave


• 11 paid holidays a year


• personal days


• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental


• Employee Resources


• Work with others who are passionate about public service


• PERS pension and retirement programs


• Access to BOLI employee resources


• Opportunities for skill development and career growth within BOLI and other state agencies


• Make a meaningful impact for Oregonians


• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

EEO Statement

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome applicants from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA2S community members.

Work Authorization

The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not provide visa sponsorship. New hires must complete Form I‑9 within three days of hire and present valid US work‑authorization documents. Learn more.

Recruiter

The recruiter for this position is Lisa Santiago HR Analyst 2. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number (REQ#) Email: [e-mail]

Additional Notes

BOLI complies with SB 907 (2025). This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies. The successful candidate will further BOLI's North Star guiding principles of integrity, respect, empowerment, trust, fairness, accountability, and equity, fulfilling our mission to make Oregon the best place to live and work. Use of outside resources, including AI tools, during assessments or interviews is prohibited and may result in disqualification.