Initial Posting Date:
12/24/2025Application Deadline:
12/31/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4,833 - $7,407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Developmental Disabilities Licensing Analyst (Compliance Specialist 2)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! Do you want to join a diverse team dedicated to improving services for individuals with developmental disabilities in your community? Do you have strong research and analytical skills and experience interpreting and explaining laws, rules, and policies clearly? Do you communicate effectively across cultures, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands? Are you proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, and Word, and able to work both collaboratively and independently? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking qualified Developmental Disabilities Licensing Analysts to join our dedicated and compassionate team.
Summary of Duties
The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Licensing Unit manages a statewide program that licenses and monitors the quality of care in services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including adult foster homes, 24-hour residential facilities, and endorsements.
As a Developmental Disabilities Licensing Analyst, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, and agency policies related to the certification, endorsement, and licensing of ODDS providers.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring provider agencies and offering technical assistance to improve service quality and consistency.
Conducting statewide reviews of provider competence and compliance with OARs, program policies, and federal requirements.
Providing consultative guidance on administrative rules, policies, and operational best practices.
Collaborating with internal and external teams, stakeholders, and providers to maintain statewide consistency.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and one year of the specified experience.
OR
Four years of experience compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must have included making independent decisions based on the information gathered in the compilation and evaluation of the facts.
Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience based on 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
Experience applying research and analytical skills to evaluate and interpret information.
Experience reading, interpreting, and explaining laws, rules, and policies in a clear and understandable manner.
Experience communicating effectively and cross-culturally in written, verbal, and virtual environments.
Experience managing workload and meeting deadlines to process documents and information within prescribed timelines and in compliance with state laws.
Experience using intermediate or higher-level Microsoft applications, including Excel, Teams, Word, and related software.
Experience demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing work, managing multiple assignments simultaneously, and adapting to changing priorities.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a team, providing constructive feedback, and working independently with minimal supervision.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required, (please limit it to only two pages.). Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history. Failure to submit the required cover letter will result in disqualification of your application.
Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range during the Equal Pay Assessment (previously known as Pay Equity Assessment). If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Working Conditions
Your typical work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), 40 hours per week.
For the first six months, you will be required to work on-site at our Salem office. After this period, the position may transition to a Hybrid work format. The official workstation will remain at the Salem office; however, alternative work locations (local office or other approved telecommuting) may be considered based on work performance and business needs.
You will:
Frequently collaborate with peers and community partners.
Use a computer for a major portion of the workday.
Need a valid license to drive and have an acceptable driving record as you may need to travel to various parts of the state. Depending on where you travel within the state you may have overnight stays.
Background Checks and Requirements
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range (AA-Rate). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95% (AP-Rate). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
The recruiter for this position is Dereen Jalal. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-192505.
Email: Dereen.Jalal@odhs.oregon.gov
Phone (call or text): 503-910-7744