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 regulated child care programs. In this bilingual role, you will apply complex federal, state, and local regulations while providing technical assistance and consultation to providers across several counties. You must be fluent in English and Russian.
What You'll Do
- Conduct licensing visits, compliance reviews, and investigations of complaints or unlawful care for child care facilities.
- Apply complex 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.
- Serve one or more counties (Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, and Clackamas).
- Prepare for facility visits, requiring travel to field offices and for licensing visits.
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.
- Fluent (read, speak, and write) in English and Russian.
- Valid driver license and acceptable driving record, unless you can provide a satisfactory alternate mode of transportation.
- Subject to both a Child Protective Services and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) check, including FBI fingerprinting, and will be required to enroll in the Central Background Registry.
Nice to Have
- Experience 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
- Compensation: $4,833 - $7,407 monthly.
- 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.
- Additional 5% salary differential for performing bilingual services.
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.
