Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) - PWR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union Representation

PERS pension

11 paid holidays a year

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Job summary

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) seeks a Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) to enforce wage and hour laws, investigate complaints, and provide technical guidance. The role requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, and experience with complex investigations.

Hybrid work with weekly Portland office presence is expected. Applicants should have extensive experience in investigations, data analysis, and Excel, plus a relevant degree and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• College coursework may substitute for experience up to three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations pertaining to wage and hour statutes with focus on prevailing wage laws to resolve claims or determine disposition.
• Investigate complaints against public agencies for failure to comply with least-cost contract policy.
• Devise investigative plan to obtain evidence and essential facts for final determinations.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, and policy to findings of fact.
• Prepare investigative files for administrative hearing or DOJ litigation referral.
• Research and apply precedents to classify work and Prevailing Wage Rates for public works.
• Conduct on-site wage inspections across multi-employed sites and interview witnesses.
• Educate external stakeholders on regulatory issues related to Wage and Hour and Prevailing Wage Laws.

Skills

Investigations

Legal writing

Data analysis

Interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

College coursework substitution (45-quarter units/year up to 3 years)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

10/19/2026

Application Deadline:

11/02/2026

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$4,954 - $7,592

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2) - PWR

Job Description:

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.

BOLI, Prevailing Wage Rate unit in the Wage and Hour Division is recruiting for a permanent, full‑time Compliance Specialist 2 (CS2). In this role, you will independently assess potential non‑compliance, apply relevant laws and regulations, investigate complaints, conduct reviews, prepare reports, and impose sanctions when appropriate. You will also provide technical assistance and guidance to regulated entities.

The primary purpose of this position is to enforce Oregon’s wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, prevailing wage, overtime, wage collection, child labor laws, the Wage Security Fund, rest and meal periods, expression of milk requirements, sick time, and labor contractor licensing.

This work requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly. Regular interaction with the public and employers is expected, including navigating challenging situations to achieve compliance.

Note: This position has a hybrid schedule, with weekly in‑person Portland office requirements based on operational needs.

Here’swhat you will do:

• 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.

This Is What You Need to Qualify: Minimum Qualifications

Four year’s 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.

Some Positions May Require:

• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and one year of the specified experience

Special Qualifications: (Required)

• 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.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:(Desire 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.
• Demonstrate strong customer service through phone, email, and in‑person interactions, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally.

Why Join Us

Our mission…

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) work to ensure workers are paid what they are owed and have discrimination‑free workplaces. BOLI enforces state labor laws, upholds civil rights protections, supports Oregon’s apprenticeship system, and provides training and guidance to employers to help them comply with workplace requirements.

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 instate travel may be required.

What’s In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment, Union Representation
• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and 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 eligibilityfor the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.
• The Bureau of Labor and Industries use E‑Verify to confirm work authorization.

in the US. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

• 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.
• This recruitment will be used toestablisha list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
• BOLIcomplies with SB 907 (2025). Do not include age‑related details, such as graduation dates. State employees may need to remove graduation dates from their Workday profile for application submission.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.
• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate formattocomplete the process, you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

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