Field Operations Quality Assurance Specialist; Compliance Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/09/2026

Department of Early Learning and Care

Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Field Operations Quality Assurance Specialist (Compliance Specialist
3)

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Field Operations Quality Assurance Specialist (Compliance Specialist
3). Help shape a stronger, safer child care system across Oregon! In this statewide quality assurance role, you’ll strengthen investigative and licensing practices, promote consistency and fairness, and ensure decisions are grounded in evidence, policy, and child safety. Bring your expertise to a position where your leadership and systems-focused work can make a lasting impact on the health, safety, and well-being of Oregon’s children.

This position will work a hybrid schedule of working both in the office (Salem) and at an alternate location (home). In office work is expected weekly or as needed. This position will require travel to field offices and site visits located throughout Oregon.

Join us for a virtual Informational Session on Thursday, September 3rd, from 12:00PM – 12:30PM (PDT). Speak directly with the hiring manager, learn more about the position, and get your questions answered! You are welcome to join the informational session at any time, but we highly recommend joining us right s 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 3rd

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

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.

With over 275,000 young children in Oregon, we have a unique opportunity to transform early childhood support systems, creating a brighter future for families across the state. Research shows that investing in early childhood has lifelong benefits, and now is your chance to be part of an agency making a lasting impact for generations to come.

We are passionate about equity in early childhood education. At DELC, we value dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive. We challenge ourselves to lead with courage, refine practices, and drive meaningful change for children and families statewide.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, plus optional benefits like life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts.

• Work-Life Balance: 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.

• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Potential federal loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.

• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace committed to equity and continuous improvement.

Equity is at the heart of our mission. We strive to remove barriers, foster inclusiveness, and create…