Inspector (Compliance Specialist 1) Limited Duration 12 months

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office  is recruiting for a regulatory inspector to provide consumer protection while ensuring compliance by licensees based on statutes and administrative rules of the boards, councils and programs administered by the HLO. This is accomplished through the inspections of cosmetology and body art facilities and independent contractors, while providing education to licensees and the general public.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

What you will do!

You will prepare and print inspection routes!

You will conduct routine inspections of cosmetology and body art facilities for compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards and certification/licensing requirements across the state of Oregon!

You will appraise suspicious situations and determine the type and severity of observable violations!

Overnight travel within Oregon is required between 3 and 7 nights per month, as well as daily local travel, which requires a driver’s license with a good driving record!

You will prepare accurate and comprehensive reports and explains laws and rules to licensees, the public and other governmental agencies!

You will create notices of intent!

You will may be required to testify at administrative hearings!

This is a hybrid/remote position. Some of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Health Licensing Office located at 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Two years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide eligibility or compliance with program guidelines and regulations.

Note: college-level course work may substitute for the experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year of experience

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
  Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, self-directed, and motivated to achieving established regulatory division facility inspection goals within specified time frames.
• Experience explaining, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures to the public and other governmental agencies.
• Experience identifying non-compliance issues using knowledge of established guidelines, independent judgement, and analysis.
• Exceptional listener and communicator to effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Preference will be given to experience supporting the duties listed in the “What you will do” section.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
• This is a full-time, limited duration (12 months) position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.