Field Investigator, Compliance Specialist 2

Oregon Department of Human Services

Field Investigator investigating violations of statutes and rules governing Oregon Specialty Codes. Engaging in field surveillance and preparing reports on violations observed.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $4,954 - $7,587 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Field Investigator, you will investigate violations of statutes and rules governing the Oregon Specialty Codes to include identifying and interviewing violators and witnesses: including, but not limited to, inspectors and homeowners/property owners.
Collecting, analyzing and interpreting information relating to the violation in accordance with the rules of evidence using generally recognized investigative techniques
Conducting on-site reviews to investigate and determine compliance
Engaging in field surveillance activities to identify violations of specialty codes, licensing and permit requirements, and when necessary, working with other state agencies and local jurisdictions
Issuing citations to violators and preparing compliance reports on violations observed in field surveillance activities
Applying and interpreting governing statutes, administrative rules, specialty codes, policies and procedures relevant to violations
Preparing investigative reports with exhibits showing evidence of a violation that may be used in an administrative hearing or court of law
Testifying as a witness in contested case hearings
Assisting and collaborating with the Contested Case Representative in the development of cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Experience conducting fact finding investigations including gathering and evaluating evidence and conducting interviews
Ability to clearly communicate regulatory requirements to a wide variety of individuals orally and in writing
Ability to analyze facts to develop recommendations related to potential violations and outcome of a case
Experience providing testimony in a deposition or hearing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

investigative techniquescompliance reportingevidence analysisfact finding investigationsinterviewingadministrative researchcase developmenttestifying in hearingsstatutory interpretationregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical thinkingcollaborationattention to detailproblem solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsreport writingdecision makingpublic speaking