Safety Compliance Officer (Occupational Safety Specialist 2)

State of Oregon • Tigard, OR

1d • $5,458 - $8,352

About The Position

The Safety Compliance Officer works for the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), which helps ensure safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through occupational safety and health regulations, enforcement, education, and consultation. The officer conducts safety evaluations and investigations and takes enforcement action across a broad range of workplaces to ensure employer compliance 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). It requires regular, scheduled office hours and may be eligible for part-time telework after the incumbent becomes proficient in working independently. The anticipated start date is January 18, 2027.

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 plus two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience; or four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience.
• Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrate strong technical occupational safety program knowledge.
• Demonstrate outstanding professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with solving problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrate skill applying specific, well-defined rules and procedures to work performance.
• Demonstrate team-player skills, including willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to team success.
• Have experience making decisions independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the cable yarding timber harvesting (logging) industry.
• Experience in the mechanical timber harvesting (logging) industry, such as as a feller buncher operator, skidder operator, forwarder operator, processor or loader operator, or tethered logging equipment operator.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently; preference may be given to candidates with this qualification.

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.
• Provide technical training to employers and employees.
• Provide abatement assistance to employers and employees.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• A 4% cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2027, paid in the February 1, 2027 paycheck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed