Case Presenter (Compliance Specialist 3)

Job Description :

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement.

We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences.

What You Will be Doing :

The primary purpose of this position is to present Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave contributions / tax related cases in administrative hearings on behalf of the Employment Department.

This includes evaluating and interpreting applicable state, federal and case law; identifying and presenting evidence; preparing, examining and cross-examining witnesses;

drafting written documents such as opening and closing statements; and negotiating settlements with employers and their attorneys.

In addition, this employee will assist with other legal issues such as administrative rule writing; evaluating of agency programs against governing federal, state and case law as well as US Department of Labor Program Letters;

recommending changes in agency policies and procedures to assure conformity; and assisting in drafting Bill Analyses during Legislative Session.

This position requires occasional overnight travel. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

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What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes) :

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply Oregon Revised Statute and Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbal communication.
• Excellent investigative skills (Interviewing, researching, analyzing and determining appropriate action).
• Experience researching and presenting legal cases and negotiating settlements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely when interacting with Administrative Law Judges, Attorneys, and others who may be angry, upset or confused.
• Ability to consistently produce high quality work product while tracking multiple deadlines and heavy case management work load.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

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

Three of the five years must be above the technical support level.

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

What’s in it for You?

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.

• Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you may benefit from the (PSLF) . PSLF allows you to make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

PSLF student loan debt may be forgiven. OED positions may qualify for PSLF, please visit the website for more information and / or verification.