Position Title: Investigator
Classification: Investigator 2
Salary: $3,885.00 - $5,936.00
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Do you have strong interpersonal skills and experience in conducting investigations? Are you looking for a unit that encourages diversity and collaborative teamwork? If so, please consider joining our team!
We are seeking an Investigator to join our Investigations and Complaints Unit (ICU) at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent, full time position, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This is a hybrid position that can include both remote and in person work environments. The person selected to fill this position will have the option to work from our Salem based office or remote. This position is intended to primarily serve the Portland Metropolitan Area. Frequent travel will be required within Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, and Linn counties. Occasional travel may also be required to other nearby counties.
About Us:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Investigations and Complaints Unit (ICU) is housed within our Government and Legal Affairs team. The ICU administers the agency’s formal complaint and appeal resolution processes, which includes investigating and responding to complaints of sexual conduct by non-licensed employees, contractors, agents, and volunteers and appeals involving discrimination in public education, Division 22 standards, restraint and seclusion, and retaliation.
What you will do!
ODE’s ICU Investigators serve a critical role in keeping Oregon’s K-12 students safe.
Typical Duties Include:
Investigating reports of sexual conduct by school personnel (SB 155).
Providing provide support for the agency's processes for appeals involving discrimination, restraint and seclusion, retaliation, and Division 22 standards.
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Why us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
ODE also offers a generous benefit package, including:
Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
Paid days off –
11 paid holidays per year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
What are we looking for?
Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.
College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely-related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
Desired Attributes:
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
Professional-level experience investigating sexual misconduct or conducting trauma informed investigations and interviews
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents, including children, parents, faculty, staff, and law enforcement
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness; ability to demonstrate an interest and experience in cross-cultural understanding and communication
Ability to demonstrate initiative and exercise consistent good judgment
Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently
Preference may be given to candidates who speak, read, and understand other languages in addition to English
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Please attach the following documents in the “Resume / CV” section of the application:
Resume
Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages)
After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process.
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Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.
