**BOLI**, Wage and Hour Division is currently hiring seven Labor Standards Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2) positions. The primary purpose of these positions is to support effective compliance and enforcement of Oregon’s wage and hour laws. These are permanent, SEIU-represented positions, consisting of six full-time and one part-time role. **This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and to fill additional vacancies as they occur.** weekly in-person requirements for meetings, site visits, and other in-office responsibilities. The successful candidate may work from the Portland, Salem, or Eugene office and may be eligible for a hybrid schedule. Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is , and a 5% bilingual pay differential is available when bilingual skills are required and after successful completion of a bilingual assessment.*It is not meant to encompass all duties.* Below is a sample of job duties. Participate in task forces, research changes in state or federal laws, and perform special assignments or other duties as assigned.## **This Is What You Need to Qualify:**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:*** Experience managing a high-volume caseload (e.g., cases, claims, investigations, or similar workload) with the ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.* Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex laws, rules, policies, and procedures to determine compliance.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal or regulatory information to individuals from diverse backgrounds using a culturally responsive approach.* Experience conducting interviews with employees, employers, witnesses, and other parties to assess compliance with statutes and administrative rules.* Experience conducting investigations, including collecting and analyzing evidence, performing audits, and completing complex wage calculations to determine compliance or violations.* Experience preparing clear, detailed written reports summarizing investigations, findings, and recommendations for use in administrative hearings or court proceedings.* Experience mediating or negotiating settlements between parties.* **Preferred:** Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.## **Why Join Us:****Our mission...**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 * Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off.* .* .* 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 .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. , as the information in Workday does not substitute for the application requirements. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training align with the minimum qualifications and requested skills and attributes listed in the posting.Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “requested skills” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the requested skills and attributes. The information in your resume and cover letter will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.Clearly demonstrate in your resume and cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and required skills and attributes listed above. **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. **Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates.**After submitting your application, check your Workday inbox and email for additional required tasks, including the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. These tasks must be completed before the recruitment closes. Current State of Oregon employees will receive these tasks in their Workday inbox.Answer the checkbox-style questions in the questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit your application, which completes the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. 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. BOLI is compliant with SB 907 (2025) effective January 1st, 2026. Please do not include any age-related information, such as graduation dates, in your application. For candidates who are existing state employees, please note that you might need to remove existing graduation dates from the “education” section of your candidate profile for your application to go through in Workday.#J-18808-Ljbffr