Labor Standards Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2) Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred - Oregon State Government Jobs : Job Details

Initial Posting Date:

08/04/2025

Application Deadline:

08/16/2025

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$4,746 - $6,943

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Labor Standards Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2) Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Job Description:

***Current Internal State of Oregon employees please use your employee Workday account – go to Jobs Hub – Find Jobs to apply.

***All others – To apply for this position, click on the Apply link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.

For Internal Applicants (current state employees) – your Workday Work History Profile does not meet the minimum expectation of attaching your resume. Please carefully follow all the ‘How to Apply' instructions to be considered for this position.

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

BOLI has an opening for one Labor Standards Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2) position in the Wage and Hour Division's Labor Standards Unit. This position will be based in our Portland, Salem, or Eugene office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule based on business need.

This is a permanent, full-time, SEIU represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Work/life balance, 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 Resource Groups
• Advancement opportunity 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 eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Conduct company-wide investigations by collecting and analyzing various records, evidence, documents, and data relevant to the investigation
• Conduct on-site inspections to ascertain status of compliance with laws
• Subpoena records and conduct fact-finding conferences
• Perform complex wage calculations
• Analyze information and apply relevant laws and regulations to establish a factual and jurisdictional basis for finding or not finding substantial evidence of labor law violations

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to 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 a highly-skilled workforce 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:

Daily contact with employees, employers, witnesses and others who may be hostile angry or otherwise emotionally volatile. Must be able to maintain objectivity, negotiate and resolve adversarial and emotional disputes with tact and diplomacy. Interviews and on-site investigations will be conducted at the employers' work sites, which may be indoors or outdoors. Work sites may be hot, cold, wet, cramped and/or dirty. Position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel to perform field work that may involve overnight stays. Valid drivers' license and acceptable driving record is required.

This Is What You Need to Qualify:

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Skill in making independent judgments and decisions concerning a course of action to be taken.

• Demonstrated skill in researching, applying, and explaining, both orally and in writing, complex laws, rules, policies, and procedures to a wide variety of people with different skill levels.
• Skill in conducting on-site inspections and interviews of employees, employers, and third parties to ascertain status of compliance with laws, rules, or regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations by collecting and analyzing various records, evidence, documents, and data, including performing audits and performing complex wage calculations.
• Demonstrated experience investing and analyzing contested facts to establish violations of statute and administrative rule.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing extensive, accurate, and detailed written reports summarizing investigations, findings, and recommendations for use at administrative hearings or in court.
• Demonstrated experience in mediating/negotiating settlements with various parties.
• Preference may be given to candidates who are able to speak, read and write Spanish fluently.

How to Apply

• Click on the Apply link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.
• Please do not include pictures in your application materials. Applications that do not meet this requirement will be deemed ineligible for consideration as they do not meet the requirements of the posting
• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, please contact the Recruiter, Michelle L Ochoa, BOLI HR at [email protected] .

Additional Information

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis 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're 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.
• Veterans' Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans' Preference.
• Preference may begiven to candidates who are able to speak, read and write Spanish fluently.
• Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
• Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. 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 Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessment, examinations, and/or interview prohibited. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• Are you living out of state and looking to relocate to Oregon? Learn more about Life in Portland, Salem and Eugene.

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

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

Phone (503) ###-####

Fax (503) ###-####

[email protected]

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