CRD Investigations Manager (Compliance and Regulatory Manager 2)

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

Current Internal State of Oregon Employees please use your Workday account - go to Career - Internal - 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. 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 Civil Rights Investigations Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 2) position in the Civil Rights Division. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule. This is a permanent, full-time, management service position and is not represented by a union. The Civil Rights Division, a Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, enforces state and federal statutes relating to unlawful retaliation and discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and private vocational, professional, and trade schools. As the Portland Civil Rights Investigations Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to a team of Civil Rights Investigators in conducting thorough, fair, and impartial investigations for complainants and respondents. 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 This position spends a significant amount of time in the office and deals with general public on a continuous basis, sometimes involving highly sensitive, emotional and/or hostile people. The position may travel occasionally to field offices.

Requirements

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience
OR
Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Investigative experience involving civil rights complaints or equivalent experience in human resources, compliance, legal, or other similar subject matter
Knowledge of federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak and write effectively and in a clear and concise manner
Fluent with technology, including but not limited to the use of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to work effectively with hostile and emotional individuals in a compassionate, professional, and courteous manner
Ability to make decisions and participate effectively in a team-based management group
Ability to maintain positive working relationships between people with competing interests
Ability to lead with good judgment, neutrality, fairness, ethics, integrity, and accountability
Ability to consistently self-prioritize in undertaking multiple concurrent priorities while meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

Manage and advise investigators throughout the investigatory process, assuring quality and consistency of work
Apply management practices that empower employees, develop a cohesive team, and promote continuous improvement
Interact daily with the Civil Rights Division Administrator, management peers within the Division and across the agency, and with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner

Benefits

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.
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

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