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Student Professional/Technical Worker

Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
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Initial Posting Date:

06/10/26

Application Deadline:

06/24/26

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$3,513 - $3,950

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Student Professional/Technical Worker (Minor Decoy) Eugene- Two Positions

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) looking to fill two positions for Minor Decoy (Student Professional/Technical Worker) in our Bend Regional Office. This position is part-time, performed throughout the year.

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18-20 years of age at the time of hire.
  • This position is hourly/part-time and performed on an as-needed basis at $20.27/hr.

Who are we?

The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.

What will you do?

Minor Decoys work with Regulatory Specialists to ensure licensees lawfully sell and serve alcohol and marijuana products by confirming the licensees are not selling to minors. This position achieves this purpose by attempting to purchase alcohol and marijuana products at alcohol and recreational marijuana retail locations.

Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:

  • Accompanies Regulatory Specialists into licensed premises. May also participate in joint missions by accompanying personnel from law enforcement agencies or special interest groups in accordance with agency policy.
  • Enters businesses to attempt to purchase alcohol or recreational marijuana using valid legal driver’s license, identification card or other valid identification to determine whether or not a retail OLCC licensee is selling alcohol or retail marijuana products to patrons under the age of 21.
  • Selects or verbally requests regulated products. Attempts to purchase products using cash obtained from a Regulatory Specialist prior to the compliance check.
  • Provides valid identification to clerk if asked. States correct age or date of birth if asked, and may not lie or otherwise verbally misrepresent age. Requests the return of identification if the clerk attempts to confiscate it.
  • Communicates verbally and documents in writing minor decoy visits and findings in a narrative report. Attaches receipts and other related documentation.
  • Prepares and presents documents needed for contested case hearings. Testifies on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings and/or in criminal court.

What do you need to qualify?

Must be a high school student or a college student currently enrolled in or having identified a field of specialization.

How to Apply:

  • Attach a resume and complete the work experience portion of the Workday profile. NOTE: If you don’t attach the required document or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application may be disqualified from further consideration.
  • Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications addressed to the OLCC and received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
  • NOTE: If you don’t attach the required document or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.
  • Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.

What do you need to qualify? Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be a high school student or a college student currently enrolled in or having identified a field of specialization that will be defined at the time of recruitment by the recruiting agency. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18-20 years of age at the time of hire.

Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

  • The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills 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.
  • The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials.  Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday.  We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation. 
  • This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
  • Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
  • Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check.  This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
  • OLCC 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 I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

 

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov.