Hybrid Investigator, Compliance Specialist 2

at Oregon Department of Human Services

• Job title: Investigator, Compliance Specialist 2
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $4,257 - $6,523 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Salem, United States

About the role

• Investigator managing compliance with Oregon’s Government Ethics laws for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Conducting investigations, drafting reports, and providing legal advice to public officials.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing investigation requests/complaints alleging possible violations of Oregon’s Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law
• Evaluating and determining whether OGEC should proceed with an investigation
• Conducting thorough investigations into possible law violations
• Drafting lengthy reports outlining relevant details related to the complaint, identifying applicable statutory provisions and recommending OGEC action
• Assessing civil penalties for non-compliance with Oregon laws/rules
• Explaining Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law and rules
• Answering the public’s questions about OGEC’s jurisdiction
• Presenting reports to OGEC’s Commissioners at public meetings
• Providing written and verbal advice to public officials, lobbyists, and members of the public.

Requirements

• Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or to 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.
• Transcripts may be required if you are using education to qualify during the candidate selection process.
• Review Oregon Statutes, Administrative Rules and Attorney General opinions and apply them to real and hypothetical circumstances
• Identify relevant and pertinent facts and information from phone calls, interviews and documents
• Analyze complex and diverse issues
• Effectively communicate and present complex information, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences
• Adapt communication styles to fit situations as they arise
• Write thorough and logical reports that reach conclusions and make recommendations supported by law and fact
• Exhibit thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large
• Maintain a professional exchange of perspectives
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment

Benefits

• Robust health care plan and benefits
• Scheduled Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA): 4% Effective 1/1/27 – 4%
• Retirement planning including PERS and deferred compensation
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Training opportunities and career growth potential
• Opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Free parking!