Our mission

To protect and serve Oregon’s consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate.

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 ombudsmen to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

In need of safety professionals familiar with the Life Safety Code requirements for nursing homes to conduct LSC surveys. Will work as an independent contractor on a federal contract. Full or part time. Please send your qualifications and/or questions to John Spath CSP(ret) at aqcspath@msn.com   

Our client is a growing and stable chemical manufacturing company, located in Forest Grove, OR, is seeking an EHS Specialist to join their team on a direct hire basis. We have worked with them for over 7 years, and everyone we have placed there is enjoying a fulfilling career with advancement and opportunity. This EHS Specialist position offers a supportive and productive work environment, great benefits, fair pay, and healthy work-life balance. They focus on safety and expanding the knowledge of the employee’s duties and how the plant operates.  Management is very competent and works hard to stay ahead of the competition. This is a unique opportunity for an EHS specialist to take their career to the next level.

Electronic proposals only are due no later than March 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm (PST) to http://bidlocker.us/a/oregonmetro/BidLocker. Details are provided in the solicitation document.

Metro operates two solid waste transfer stations, two household hazardous materials recycling centers, a latex paint recycling center.  As such, Metro has contracted for safety, health and environmental services to supplement the efforts of the in-house safety staff.  Contracted services have included; hazardous waste and emergency response operations training (HAZWOPER), with annual refresher with emergency response drills and incident command training.  Contactors have also provided asbestos awareness training and industrial hygiene services to include; noise levels monitoring, potential employee exposure monitoring, and the evaluation of emissions sources for new and existing process equipment.

Under the direction of the Risk and Safety Manager, lead, manage, develop and implement comprehensive safety and health programs for City employees. Interpret complex state and federal safety laws and policies. Interact with management and employees in City departments, and act as a technical advisor on safety issues. Direct the administration of safety training to employees and departments. Identify, analyze, and minimize exposure to personnel and property losses; serve as an ambassador for the City to promote safe work procedures.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am-5pm.