Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2)

Department of Consumer & Business Services; Tigard (OR); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is seeking a Safety Compliance Officer to enforce the Oregon Safe Employment Act and lead safety investigations across workplaces in Oregon.

As part of Oregon OSHA, you will conduct evaluations, provide training, and collaborate with employers and employees to improve safety outcomes. The role may telework part-time after proficiency, with regular office hours required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing duties of an industrial safety representative or safety officer.
• A bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health.
• An associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience.
• Four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety evaluations and investigations in workplaces.
• Take enforcement action to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act.
• Provide abatement assistance for employers and employees.
• Review and apply safety regulations and education resources.

Skills

Industrial safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent decision making

Spanish language (preference)

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health

Associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health

Job description

Position Details

Initial Posting Date: 11/09/2026

Application Deadline: 11/30/2026

Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2)

Job Description

Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment closes: November 30, 2026
• 1st round interviews: December 7-10, 2026
• 2nd round interviews: December 11, 2026
• Anticipated start date: January 18, 2027

What’s in it for you

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do

As a Safety Compliance Officer, you will conduct safety evaluations and investigations, take enforcement action in a broad range of workplaces to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act, conduct technical training and provide abatement assistance for employers and employees. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience performing duties of an industrial safety representative or safety officer
• A bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health
• An associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience
• Four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience

Requested Skills

• Strong technical occupational safety program knowledge
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with solving problems
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Demonstrated skill applying specific well defined rules and procedures to work performance
• Demonstrated team player skills, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team's success
• Experience making decisions independently
• Experience in the cable yarding timber harvesting (logging) industry, such as, but not limited to, experience in the mechanical timber harvesting industry such as feller buncher operator, skidder operator, forwarder operator, processor / loader operator, and/or tethered logging equipment operator
• Experience in the mechanical timber harvesting (logging) industry, such as, feller buncher operator, skidder operator, forwarder operator, processor / loader operator and/or tethered logging equipment operator

Preference may be given to candidates who are able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.

Additional Information

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range. The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record. This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the "My Tasks" section at the top of the Candidate Home page. We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer visa sponsorships, such as H-1B or F-1 STEM CPT/OPT. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:
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DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging webpage.

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