Third Party Compliance Specialist

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem is seeking a Compliance Specialist 2 to oversee third-party driver testing and training compliance. You will inspect contracted businesses, interpret regulations, and prepare formal reports to support enforcement actions.

Hybrid work options apply after trial service, with travel across the state to ensure program integrity. The role emphasizes driving safety, program oversight, and collaboration with DMV staff and external partners to maintain high

Formación

• Four years of administrative research experience evaluating facts to recommend action.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• College coursework may substitute for experience (45 quarter units per year, up to 3 years).

Responsabilidades

• Independently interpret, analyze, and apply complex regulations for assigned programs.
• Drive to areas across the state to conduct inspections and evaluations of testing businesses.
• Decide compliance with all requirements and regulations; prepare formal reports.
• Train, evaluate, and coach examiners and driver training schools.
• Act as the compliance point of contact with DMV staff and external partners.
• Work in a standard office with hybrid travel up to 2-3 days per week.

Conocimientos

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Compliance Specialist 2 – Third Party Compliance Specialist

Oregon Department of Transportation

Driver & Motor Vehicle (DMV) Services Division – Program Services

Program Coordination Section

Salem

Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Third Party Compliance Specialist
Initial Posting Date: 10/22/2026
Application Deadline: 11/05/2026

The Role

Join our team as a third party compliance specialist where you will provide compliance oversight of our contracted driver testing and training businesses. You will play a critical role in highway safety and maintain the integrity of Oregon's third-party driver testing programs within federal and state regulations through the training, certification, evaluation, inspection and investigation of contracted businesses and third-party examiners. This program significantly expands DMV's capacity to provide a critical service to Oregonians, impacting millions of drivers in Oregon. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A Day In The Life

• Independently interpret, analyze, and apply complex regulations for assigned programs.
• Drive to different areas throughout the state to conduct inspections and evaluations and to conduct overt and covert monitoring/surveillance of testing businesses and examiners.
• Decide whether testing and training activity are in compliance with all requirements and regulations.
• Identify sanctions against third party training and testing businesses.
• Prepare formal reports and exhibits for submission in administrative and criminal proceedings.
• Train, evaluate, and coach examiners and inspect driver training schools.
• Assist with development of form and publication design.
• Act as a drive testing and driver training school compliance point of contact with other DMV staff, other agencies, advisory committees, and external partners.
• Work in a standard office environment with frequent travel within the state with hybrid work options available up to 2-3 days per week following trial service.

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and predict potential risks.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce regulations while maintaining integrity of programs.
• Experience creating compliant solutions for complex issues that result in achieving difficult business goals.
• Ability to clearly explain complicated rules and processes in plain language to diverse audiences.

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.