Initial Posting Date:
02/27/2026
Application Deadline:
03/09/2026
Agency:
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Salary Range:
$5,458 - $8,352
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Operations & Policy Analyst 2
Job Description:
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.
BOLI has an opening for one Employer Assistance and Apprenticeship Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 2) position, which will serve both the Employer Assistance Division and the Apprenticeship and Training Division at the Bureau of Labor and Industries. This position is hybrid with up to 30% of time spent outside the office or alternate workstation connecting with employers, industry groups, conducting seminars and trainings, and attending apprenticeship-related activities. The successful candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule out of the Portland, Salem, or Eugene BOLI offices.
This is a permanent, full-time, SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
What's In It For You
What You Will Be Doing
Below is a sample of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
Functionally, this position has duties and responsibilities within two divisions of the Bureau— Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) and Employer Assistance Division (EAD):
As an advisor and collaborator on the application of appropriate employment law as it relates with the ATD:
- ATD related duties include serving as a liaison and technical expert to employers, apprentices, educational institutions, joint apprenticeship and training committees, and internally to ATD. This position includes training committees on agency and Council policies related to state and federal apprenticeship regulations, wage and employment structures of occupational trades.
As a Program Coordinator with the (EAD):
- EAD duties encompass providing employers with accurate and timely information relating to Oregon wage and hour, civil rights, and leave laws enforced by the Bureau.
This position will proactively engage businesses, respond to inquiries in order to assist businesses in complying with Oregon employment law, and market the Bureau’s services to employers. The position will develop, research, and write training and presentation materials; present seminars, answer telephone and web inquiries; and contribute to the production of new or revised employer handbooks every year. As needed, this position will work closely with the Bureau’s enforcement divisions, the Commissioner's office staff, and the Oregon legal community in order to provide timely, useful, accurate information.
Below is a sample of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
- Provide technical assistance to employers related to wage and hour, civil rights, and protected leave laws, and provide consultative support to apprenticeship and training committees, administrators, training agents (employers), and staff regarding employment law compliance in the context of apprenticeship operations.
- Provide consultative support to apprenticeship and training committees, administrators, training agents (employers), and staff regarding employment law compliance in the context of apprenticeship operations.
- Attend and brief the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council (OSATC) and OSATC subcommittees as needed, including responding to employment law-related inquiries and presenting relevant reports.
- Leverage broad subject matter expertise to provide consultation and technical assistance to employer and apprenticeship committee staff, managers, and supervisors as well as attorneys, government agencies, HR professionals to solve training and development issues, and resolve complex questions regarding the application and administration of the apprenticeship, wage and hour, civil rights, and leave laws enforced by this agency.
Why Join BOLI
Our mission...
Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.
Working Conditions:
Business office environment when working from a BOLI or state office. May work beyond normal working hours to include occasional weekend, morning, or evening work. Interruptions due to limited privacy and the nature of the position responsibilities. In-state travel to field offices in the course of performing position responsibilities and to present seminars and other related activities. Involves interaction with frustrated or upset employees regarding a variety of personnel issues. Uses computer applications to accomplish work.
Extensive use of personal computer, record keeping, and interoffice communications. This position is a one-of-a-kind position in a small agency where there is minimal backup support. As such, this position may be called upon to perform a variety of duties as needed to support uninterrupted services to the public and to agency employees.
This Is What You Need to Qualify: (MQ’s)
One of the following:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work, or
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes: (EA’s)
- Demonstrated experience designing and deploying professional training consistent with the principles of adult learning
- Excellent public speaking skills, including the ability to present complicated information
- Networking, outreach, and project management experience
- Excellent business writing and research skills
- Experience administering and applying employment laws relating to apprenticeship, wage and hour, civil rights, and leave law requirements
- Experience providing technical support with a customer-service oriented approach
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Teams, and SharePoint applications for efficient collaboration, writing, and revision of employer handbooks and other publications.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple internal teams to prioritize and provide technical assistance
- Knowledge of apprenticeship and/or workforce development systems.
- Experience in applying an equity lens inclusive of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and ability to all aspects of job responsibilities.
How to Apply
- Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.
- For Internal Applicants (current state employees) – your Workday Work History Profile does not meet the minimum expectation of attaching your resume. Please carefully follow all the ‘How to Apply’ instructions to be considered for this position.
- The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
- Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.
- Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting it there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, please contact the Recruiter.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Finalists may be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
- Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
- Eligible veterans, disabled veterans, and current/former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications are eligible for Candidate Preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at:
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Human Resources
1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97201
Phone (503) 400-7332
Fax (503) 400-7332
- The recruiter for this position is Camille Dannenhoffer-Lafage. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number (REQ#).
- Email: Camille.Dannenhoffer-Lafage@boli.oregon.gov
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