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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Recruitment Timeline:

*These dates are approximate and are subject to change. *

Recruitment closes: August 31, 2026

1st round interviews: week of September 7, 2026

Anticipated start date: October 1, 2026

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do:

As a Safety Compliance Officer, you will conduct safety evaluations and investigations, take enforcement action in a broad range of workplaces to ensure employer compliance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act, conduct technical training and provide abatement assistance for employers and employees.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please .

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience performing duties of an industrial safety representative or safety officer

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• A bachelor's degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health

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• An associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience

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• Four years of industrial safety or regulatory enforcement program experience

Requested Skills:

• Strong technical occupational safety program knowledge

• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills

• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to assist other staff with solving problems

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups

• Demonstrated skill applying specific well defined rules and procedures to work performance

• Demonstrated team player skills, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team's success

• Experience making decisions independently

• Experience in the cable yarding timber harvesting (logging) industry such as but not limited to feller, choker setter, rigging slinger, chaser, hook tender, yarder engineer / operator, processor / loader operator, and/or side rod.

• Experience in the mechanical timber harvesting (logging) industry such as feller buncher operator, skidder operator, forwarder operator, processor / loader operator and/or tethered logging equipment operator.

• Preference may be given to candidates who are able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website: . NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.

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