Compliance Investigator

State of Oregon

81d • $4,831 - $7,402

About The Position

Compliance Specialist 2 – Compliance Investigator Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division Commercial Vehicle Licensing Branch / Commercial Vehicle Investigation & Compliance Unit Salem This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The role: Bring your research and fact-finding skills to our Commerce and Compliance Division as a compliance investigator. In this role, you will have the opportunity to investigate complaints regarding alleged unlawful operations of commercial trucking and moving companies. You will use proven techniques to gather information, present findings, create reports, make recommendations for change and track progress towards resolution. If you have experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations and policies, and can clearly communicate findings to a variety of audiences, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• 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.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to dissect problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience.
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to follow through to bring projects to a satisfactory and timely completion.
• Experience conducting complex investigations into alleged misconduct or violation of laws, rules or policies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged unlawful operations and practices of motor carriers using various investigative techniques.
• Evaluate information obtained during investigations, interpret and apply applicable laws and rules to a variety of complex situations to identify non-compliance.
• Prepare reports and exhibits.
• Serve as primary witness for contested cases associated with investigations.
• Participate in special enforcement operations.
• Conduct technical audits of household goods movers.
• Write technical audit reports, provide oral and written technical advice and present audit information to moving companies.
• Communicate technical and audit information with motor carriers, other agencies and consumers.
• Provide information and share decisions about noncompliance issues with motor carriers, other agencies and consumers.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees