Oregon OSHA is seeking an Occupational Safety Consultant (Occupational Safety Specialist 3) in Pendleton, OR

Application Deadline:10/15/2026

Agency:Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:$5,988 – $9,191

Position Type:Employee

Position Title:Occupational Safety Consultant (Occupational Safety Specialist 3)

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.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon’s consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

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 position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Recruitment Timeline:

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

Recruitment closes: October 15, 2026

Anticipated interviews: October 19-30, 2026

Anticipated start date: December 2026 or January 2027

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 an Occupational Safety Consultant, you will perform technical work involving the application of safety engineering principles for the prevention and control of occupational safety hazards; and work with employers, managers, employer associations and employees to develop voluntary methods to provide safe and healthful workplaces.

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:

  • One year of safety experience with Federal or State occupational safety and health organization performing duties comparable to an Oregon OSHA Occupational Safety Specialist 2 level

OR

  • A bachelor’s degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and two years of professional level occupational safety and health program experience

OR

  • An associate degree in industrial safety or occupational safety and health and four years of industrial safety program experience (at least two years must be professional level occupational safety and health program experience)

OR

  • Six years of industrial safety program experience (at least two years must be professional level occupational safety and health program experience)

Requested Skills:

  • Strong leadership skills including the ability to assume the leadership role for occupational safety consultations
  • In-depth safety and health analysis skills
  • Outstanding professional communication skills, including verbal and written skills
  • Strong problem solving skills, including assisting other staff with solving problems
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups; however the person will be in a remote location and a very small office without a manager
  • Skill making decisions independently
  • Preference may be given to applicants who have work experience in the agriculture industry
  • Preference may be given to applicants who can fluently speak, read, and write Spanish

For more information and to apply for this position please visit this job posting page.