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 Oregon. You will regulate and license child care programs by applying complex federal, state, and local regulations while providing essential technical assistance and consultation to providers.
What You'll Do
- Conduct licensing visits, compliance reviews, and investigations of complaints or unlawful care for child care facilities.
- Apply and interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide technical assistance and consultation to child care providers.
- Collaborate with agencies such as fire marshals, public health officials, and child care resource organizations.
- Ensure licensing and review functions align with DELC equity policies and practices.
- Prepare and deliver professional presentations to diverse audiences.
- Manage simultaneous tasks, adjust priorities in real-time, and address unexpected challenges.
What We're Looking For
- Four years of experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
- College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
- Fluency (read, speak, and write) in English and Spanish.
Nice to Have
- Experience with interpreting, performing, 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 in work.
- 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 (Word, Excel, Access)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $4,833 - $7,407
- Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your 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.
- 5% bilingual differential in addition to base salary.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Salem, Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.
