Licensing Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) - Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Initial Posting Date:

03/06/2026

Application Deadline:

03/22/2026

Agency:

Department of Early Learning and Care

Salary Range:

$4,954 - $7,592

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Licensing Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) - Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Job Description:

Are you a mission-driven professional with a passion for public service and a commitment to ensuring the health and safety of children in child care settings? If you excel at working independently, enjoy solving complex problems, and are adept at interpreting and applying regulations within an administrative framework, you will find this position both meaningful and rewarding. If you are a natural educator, have a forward-thinking approach, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, this role may be for you.

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Bilingual English/Spanish Licensing Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2).

This position requires that the successful applicant is fluent in Spanish and English. Please note, for performing bilingual services, you will receive an additional 5% differential in addition to your base salary.

This position will work a hybrid schedule of working in the office and alternate location (home). You will be expected to come into the office, as needed, to prepare for facility visits. Child Care facilities are located throughout Multnomah, Clackamas, and Columbia counties.

Do you have questions about the role or application process? Join us for a virtual Informational Session on Wednesday, March 18th, from 12:00PM – 12:30PM (PDT). Speak directly with the hiring manager, learn more about the position, and get your questions answered! You're welcome to join the informational session at any time, but we highly recommend joining us right at 12PM. This will help ensure the manager can share all the key details just once and leave plenty of time to answer everyone's questions. We look forward to connecting with you! Save the link below to use on the day of the session and feel free to share it with others who may be interested. [Use this link to attend the meeting on the 18th]

The informational session will be conducted using TEAMS. If you're new to TEAMS or joining from a mobile device, check out these instructions beforehand. We look forward to connecting with you!

About the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC):

At DELC, we are dedicated to helping Oregon’s young children and families learn and thrive. As the state agency responsible for early learning programs, child care licensing, and family support services, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of Oregon’s children from birth to kindergarten.

We administer state-funded early learning programs, including home visiting and site-based infant, toddler, and preschool services. We also develop coordinated systems through Early Learning Hubs and collaborate with Child Care Resource and Referral organizations to provide training, coaching, and quality improvement opportunities for early learning providers.

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