Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2)

State of Oregon•Tigard, OR

22h

About The Position

The Safety Compliance Officer works for the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), within the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Oregon OSHA works to assure safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers by promulgating and enforcing occupational safety and health regulations and providing education and consultation to employees and employers. The officer conducts safety evaluations and investigations and takes enforcement action across a broad range of workplaces to ensure employers comply with the Oregon Safe Employment Act. The role also includes providing technical training and abatement assistance to employers and employees. The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Part-time telework may be available after the employee becomes proficient and can work independently; regular scheduled office hours are also required. The anticipated start date is January 18, 2027. The posted salary range is $5,458–$8,352, with a 4% cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2027, paid in the February 1, 2027 paycheck.

Requirements

Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: one year performing duties of an industrial safety representative or safety officer; a bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health; an associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience; or four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience.
Strong technical knowledge of occupational safety programs.
Strong verbal and written professional communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with problem solving.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Skill applying specific, well-defined rules and procedures to work performance.
Teamwork skills, including willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to team success.
Experience making decisions independently.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Pass a fingerprint background check for convictions directly related to the position's duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the cable yarding timber harvesting (logging) industry.
Experience in mechanical timber harvesting (logging), such as operating a feller buncher, skidder, forwarder, processor/loader, or tethered logging equipment.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish; preference may be given to candidates with this skill.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety evaluations and investigations in a broad range of workplaces.
Take enforcement action to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act.
Conduct technical training for employers and employees.
Provide abatement assistance to employers and employees.