Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2)

About the position The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) is hiring a new Investigator (Compliance Specialist 2)! INVESTIGATOR (COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST 2) As an OGEC Investigator, duties include: Reviewing investigation requests/complaints alleging possible violations of Oregon’s Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law Evaluating and determining whether OGEC should proceed with an investigation Conducting thorough investigations into possible law violations Drafting lengthy reports outlining relevant details related to the complaint, identifying applicable statutory provisions and recommending OGEC action Assessing civil penalties for non-compliance with Oregon laws/rules Explaining Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law and rules Answering the public’s questions about OGEC’s jurisdiction Presenting reports to OGEC’s Commissioners at public meetings Providing written and verbal advice to public officials, lobbyists, and members of the public. See complete position description for additional details.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing investigation requests/complaints alleging possible violations of Oregon’s Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law
• Evaluating and determining whether OGEC should proceed with an investigation
• Conducting thorough investigations into possible law violations
• Drafting lengthy reports outlining relevant details related to the complaint, identifying applicable statutory provisions and recommending OGEC action
• Assessing civil penalties for non-compliance with Oregon laws/rules
• Explaining Government Ethics Law, Lobby Law, and Public Meetings Law and rules
• Answering the public’s questions about OGEC’s jurisdiction
• Presenting reports to OGEC’s Commissioners at public meetings
• Providing written and verbal advice to public officials, lobbyists, and members of the public.

Requirements

• Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following: 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.
• Review Oregon Statutes, Administrative Rules and Attorney General opinions and apply them to real and hypothetical circumstances
• Identify relevant and pertinent facts and information from phone calls, interviews and documents
• Analyze complex and diverse issues
• Effectively communicate and present complex information, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences
• Adapt communication styles to fit situations as they arise
• Write thorough and logical reports that reach conclusions and make recommendations supported by law and fact
• Exhibit thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large
• Maintain a professional exchange of perspectives
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical skills and investigative skills
• Ability to analyze information and data from multiple sources, draft reports, and make recommendations
• Ability to quickly absorb new information and adjust work accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to approach duties with an equitable and inclusive lens

Benefits

• Robust health care plan and benefits
• Scheduled Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA): 4% Effective 1/1/27 – 4%
• Retirement planning including PERS and deferred compensation
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Training opportunities and career growth potential
• Opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Free parking!

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