The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Licensing Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) to promote the health, safety, and well-being of children in care. You will regulate and license child care programs, applying complex federal, state, and local regulations while providing technical support to providers.
What You'll Do
- Conduct licensing visits, compliance reviews, and investigations of complaints or unlawful care.
- Apply complex federal, state, and local regulations while providing technical assistance and consultation to providers.
- Collaborate with agencies such as fire marshals, public health officials, and child care resource organizations.
- Ensure licensing and review functions align with equity policies and practices.
What We're Looking For
- Four years of experience conducting administrative research, including compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance.
- Two of those four years must be above a technical support level.
- College-level coursework may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
- Must be fluent (read, speak, and write) in both English and Spanish.
Nice to Have
- Experience interpreting and presenting statutes, laws, rules, and policies to partners and community members.
- Experience implementing or assessing compliance with health and safety regulations through on-site inspections.
- Adept at managing simultaneous tasks, adjusting priorities in real-time, and addressing unexpected challenges.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent accuracy.
- Experience preparing and delivering professional presentations to diverse audiences.
- Self-directed and effective in remote, field-based roles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and strong written communication skills.
- Experience or practical knowledge of how health and safety regulations influence early childhood education practices.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Benefits & Compensation
- Monthly salary: $4,833 - $7,407
- Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for employee and family.
- Optional benefits like life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts.
- 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.
- Potential federal student loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.
- Additional 5% bilingual pay differential.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in North Portland, East Portland, or Tualatin, Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.
