The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Licensing Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) to promote the health, safety, and well-being of children across the state. In this role, you will be essential in regulating and licensing child care programs, applying complex regulations, and partnering with providers and agencies to foster safe, equitable care environments.
What You'll Do
- Regulate and license child care programs including regulated subsidies, family child care, and center-based care.
- Conduct licensing visits, compliance reviews, and investigations of complaints or unlawful care.
- Apply 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 equity policies and practices.
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.
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
- Compensation range: $4,833 - $7,407 monthly.
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon and Tualatin, Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.
