Prevailing Wage Rate Compliance Specialist (CS2)

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The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for two PWR (Prevailing Wage Rate) Compliance Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) positions in the Wage and Hour Division. This position is hybrid with some in-person requirements for meetings site visits outside of the office and other in-office related duties. The successful candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule out of the Portland Salem or Eugene BOLI office.

This is a permanent full-time SEIU represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

Whats In It For You

• Permanent full-time employment
• Work/life balance vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and personal days off
• Competitive benefits package including medical vision and dental
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills
• Work with others who are passionate about public service
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sample of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

The primary purpose of this position is to independently affect compliance through enforcement among Oregon businesses and political subdivisions of the state of all wage and hour laws administered by the Bureau of Labor and Industries. These laws include but are not limited to administration of the states minimum wage and prevailing wage overtime wage collection child labor laws Wage Security Fund working conditions provisions such as rest and meal period requirements expression of milk in the workplace regulations sick time law and labor contractor licensing requirements.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of duties for this position:

• Conduct investigations pertaining to a variety of wage and hour statutes and administrative rules with a focus on prevailing wage rate laws to either resolve claims/complaints or to make final determination regarding disposition of cases and whether further action is warranted.
• Investigate complaints filed against public agencies for failure to comply with the states least-cost contracting policy.
• Devise the investigative plan for obtaining evidence and essential facts needed to make a final determination regarding the legitimacy and resolution of the matter.
• Interpret and apply relevant law rule and policy to findings of fact.
• Prepare the investigative file for the administrative hearing process or referral of case for litigation by the Department of Justice.
• Research analyze amend and apply past precedents relating to construction duties equipment and materials to the Commissioners Definitions of Covered Occupations for Public Works Contracts in Oregon in order to determine correct classifications of work and correspondence Prevailing Wage Rates.
• Conduct impromptu on-site prevailing wage inspections to ascertain status of compliance with prevailing wage and wage and hour laws on multi-employer sites of work. This may include interviewing all potential witnesses while simultaneously collecting all other evidence available at projects worksite.
• Conduct outreach activities and educate external stakeholders and interested parties on the complexity of related regulatory issues as they relate to Wage and Hour and Prevailing Wage Rate Laws.

Why Join Us

Our mission:

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers rights through enforcement of state labor laws ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

The successful candidate will further BOLIs North Star guiding principles of integrity respect empowerment and trust. At BOLI we lead with integrity and model fairness to fulfill our mission to make Oregon the best place to live and work

Working Conditions:

This position is based in the Portland Salem or Eugene BOLI office depending on where the successful candidate is located with possible telework once the candidate passes trial service. Occasional requirements exist to makes site visits attend meetings in the eveningsorweekends which may entail overnight travel within the state. The position entails a work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing.

The position may sometimes require working over 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends. When present at training and job sites the employee in this position mayencounterhazardous conditions requiring use of specialized equipment such as hard hat safety glasses and hearing protection. Specific training might be required prior to conducting site of state motor pool transportation. The employee in this position must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record or an acceptable alternative.

Remaining duties are performed in a standard indoor work environment; regular computer use with constant telephone video and in-person requests for information and assistance.

This Is What You Need to Qualify: (MQs)

Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or to decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.

Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year up to a maximum of three years.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes: (EAs)

• Experience with managing multiple priorities including documentation review and calendar management with a keen eye for details
• Experience providing technical support with a customer-service oriented approach
• Experience in interpreting laws rules policies and procedures and applying interpretations to specific situations
• Ability to learn and navigate a complex and technical field while liaising with various stakeholders
• Experience in performing technical or administrative support functions requiring independent judgement decision making and problem resolution
• Demonstrated knowledge of M365 suite including knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

How to Apply

• Click on the Apply link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.
• For Internal Applicants (current state employees) your Workday Work History Profile does not meet the minimum expectation of attaching your resume. Please carefully follow all the How to Apply instructions to be considered for this position.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting it there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement please contact the Recruiter.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Finalists may be subject to a criminal history records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
• Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Employment Preference

Veterans preference:

• Eligible veterans disabled veterans and current/former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications are eligible for Candidate Preference. For more information please visitVeterans Resources.
• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

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1800 SW 1st Ave Suite 500

Portland OR 97201

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• The recruiter for this position is Camille Dannenhoffer-Lafage. If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition number (REQ#).
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