Third Party Compliance Specialist

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

4d•$4,954 - $7,592•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Division is hiring a Third Party Compliance Specialist for its Program Coordination Section in Salem. The role provides compliance oversight of contracted driver testing and training businesses, helping maintain highway safety and the integrity of Oregon’s third-party driver testing programs under federal and state regulations. The specialist trains, certifies, evaluates, inspects, and investigates contracted businesses and third-party examiners. The position independently interprets and applies complex regulations, assesses testing and training activities for compliance, and identifies potential sanctions. It includes preparing formal reports and exhibits for administrative and criminal proceedings, training and coaching examiners, inspecting driver training schools, and serving as a compliance point of contact with DMV staff, other agencies, advisory committees, and external partners. The job is based in a standard office environment and involves frequent travel throughout Oregon. Hybrid work options are available up to 2–3 days per week following trial service.

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 coursework may substitute for experience at 45 quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
A valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable driving record; driving is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interpret complex regulations and predict potential risks.
Ability to enforce regulations while maintaining program integrity.
Experience creating compliant solutions to complex issues that achieve difficult business goals.
Ability to explain complicated rules and processes clearly in plain language to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Independently interpret, analyze, and apply complex regulations for assigned programs.
Travel to locations throughout the state to conduct inspections and evaluations, including overt and covert monitoring or surveillance of testing businesses and examiners.
Determine whether testing and training activities comply with applicable requirements and regulations.
Identify sanctions against third-party training and testing businesses.
Prepare formal reports and exhibits for administrative and criminal proceedings.
Train, evaluate, and coach examiners and inspect driver training schools.
Assist with the development of forms and publications.
Serve as a drive testing and driver training school compliance point of contact with DMV staff, other agencies, advisory committees, and external partners.