Part Time Background Support Specialist

Part Time Background Support Specialist – State of Oregon

Posting Date: 01/05/2026
Final date to receive applications: 01/15/2026
Agency: Department of Early Learning and Care
Salary Range: $3,429 - $4,622 per month (full‑time equivalent; part‑time monthly rate $1,714.50 – $2,311)
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Part Time Background Support Specialist

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is seeking a permanent Part‑Time Background Support Specialist. The role works 20 hours per week in the office at our headquarters in Salem, Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑12:00 pm with some flexibility. The primary purpose is to support the Central Background Registry (C ) by processing criminal history and child protective service checks essential to child‑care licensing, while incorporating DELC equity policies and practices.

• Comprehensive benefits—including low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, and optional life, disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• Work‑life balance with 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.
• Student‑loan forgiveness potential after 120 qualifying payments.
• An inclusive, equity‑driven culture committed to diversity and continuous improvement.

The primary duties include:

• Processing completion of criminal history and child protective service checks for child‑care licensing applicants.
• Ensuring background‑check processes align with DELC equity policies and practices.
• Collaborating with team members to manage competing deadlines while maintaining ongoing tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of general clerical experience involving keyboarding, word processing, or document generation; or an associate degree in any field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Data entry and analysis experience.
• Excellent customer‑service skills and experience communicating with diverse populations in person and by phone.
• Team‑player with strong collaboration, information‑sharing, and contribution to team success.
• Ability to manage and adapt to competing deadlines while maintaining ongoing tasks.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.

The screening will review an attached resume (limit to two pages). A cover letter is not required but highly encouraged; it should address how your experience matches the desired attributes.

Please do not attach transcripts or letters of recommendation. Only a resume and cover letter will be reviewed.

This announcement establishes a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies. The position requires both a Child Protective Services and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) check, including FBI fingerprinting, and enrollment in the Central Background Registry. Both checks must be completed before starting; results can take 1–3 weeks. Adverse background data will result in immediate disqualification.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will receive veterans’ preference. The Department does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must complete Form I‑9 within three days of hire. The Department is an E‑Verify employer.

The employee will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. Contact the agency recruitment team sgon.gov for assistance.

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates of all racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds, including bilingual/multicultural individuals, are encouraged to apply. We welcome individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations when requested. We encourage all applicants to apply even if they do not meet every desired attribute.