Enforcement Manager

Initial Posting Date:

12/09/2025

Application Deadline:

12/31/2025

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $10,311

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Enforcement Manager (Occupational Health and Safety Manager 1)

Job Description:

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

This position is with the

Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division

(Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

Recruitment Timeline:

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

Recruitment closes: December 31, 2025

1st round interviews: week of January 7-9, 2026

2nd round interviews: week of January 14-15, 2026

Anticipated start date: February 3, 2026

Use of Artificial Intelligence

This position, by policy, is restricted from using generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) for creating work products.

What's in it for you:

• 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

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 Enforcement Manager, you will manage, plan and coordinate the activities of the enforcement program in the Salem field office, in accordance with the Oregon Safe Employment Act and represent the agency to the public and with stakeholders in a manner that promotes workplace safety for all Oregon workers.

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

review the position description

.

Here's what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience

OR

• Two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field

Requested Skills:

• Knowledge and skill in modern developments, principles, and practices of occupational safety & health related to recognition and control or elimination of workplace safety or health hazards
• Working knowledge of personnel management policies and procedures
• Strong technical occupational safety and health program knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, stakeholders and/or the regulated community
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to assist staff with solving problems
• Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Demonstrated skill applying specific well-defined rules and procedures to work product produced by others
• Demonstrated team player skills, including the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team's success
• Experience making decisions independently
• 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.
• 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 who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:

Veterans Resources

. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday