Compliance Specialist, Government

Initial Posting Date: 09/30/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/07/2026 Agency:
Department of Revenue Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,276 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Compliance Specialist 1

Job Description:

Why Join Us Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Compliance Specialist 1 (CS1) position. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented individual to join our Withholding, Other Taxes & fees Division in the Compliance Unit.

This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. This position involves fieldwork and requires a valid driver’s license. Fieldwork is typically conducted three days per week. In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon.

Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

• Work on projects related to Oregon state cigarette and tobacco tax programs.
• Conduct inspections at retail establishments, distributors and wholesalers throughout the state.
• Gather and analyze data from various sources to determine if cigarettes or other tobacco tax distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or others are in compliance with Oregon tax laws.
• Apply laws, rules, and department policy and procedures to determine the correct tax.
• Maintain systems for tracking progress and completion of compliance training efforts.

To request a copy of the position description, which outlines the duties and working conditions, or to ask any additional questions, please email Recruitment.

DORgon.gov.

• Two years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide eligibility or compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• Note:
  
  college-level course work may substitute for the experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year of experience
• The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
• Working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with learning, performing, investigating, and enforcing statutes, laws, rules, regulatory standards, and policies.
• Good communication skills for extensive public contact; ability to deal with difficult people and diverse personalities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and professional reports and records.
• Skills in managing occasional volatile situations.

• State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave.
• 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 childcare expenses.

This is a SEIU-represented position.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

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