Field Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2)
About The Position
This position will be located in either Salem or Medford, based on the successful candidate’s location and finalized when the job offer is made. Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Building Codes Division (BCD). BCD adopts and enforces the statewide building code relating to the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical devices and equipment. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union (AFSCME).
Requirements
- Four years of 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.
- College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
- Experience conducting fact finding investigations including gathering and evaluating evidence and conducting interviews
- Ability to clearly communicate regulatory requirements to a wide variety of individuals orally and in writing
- Ability to analyze facts to develop recommendations related to potential violations and outcome of a case
- Experience providing testimony in a deposition or hearing
- A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must pass a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Investigate violations of statutes and rules governing the Oregon Specialty Codes to include identifying and interviewing violators and witnesses: including, but not limited to, inspectors and homeowners/property owners.
- Collecting, analyzing and interpreting information relating to the violation in accordance with the rules of evidence using generally recognized investigative techniques
- Conducting on-site reviews to investigate and determine compliance
- Engaging in field surveillance activities to identify violations of specialty codes, licensing and permit requirements, and when necessary, working with other state agencies and local jurisdictions
- Issuing citations to violators and preparing compliance reports on violations observed in field surveillance activities
- Applying and interpreting governing statutes, administrative rules, specialty codes, policies and procedures relevant to violations
- Preparing investigative reports with exhibits showing evidence of a violation that may be used in an administrative hearing or court of law
- Testifying as a witness in contested case hearings
- Assisting and collaborating with the Contested Case Representative in the development of cases
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
