Compliance Specialist 2

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Compliance Specialist 2 to join the Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit in the Portland area. This permanent, full-time role focuses on investigating non-abuse complaints, ensuring compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules, and identifying systemic deficiencies to protect residents.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, four years of administrative research experience with two years at a higher level, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Four years’ administrative research experience with evaluating facts to guide actions.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• College coursework may substitute for experience (45-quarter units per year, up to three years).

Responsibilities

• Investigates non-abuse complaints in community-based facility settings.
• Ensures provider compliance with Community Based Care rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Identifies trends indicating systemic deficiencies that require remedy.
• Promotes safety, health, and independence of residents through findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading regulatory materials

Stress management

Adaptability

Diversity & inclusion

Trauma-informed practices

Job description

Job Description

Initial Posting Date

08/28/2026

Application Deadline

09/06/2026

Agency

Department of Human Services

Salary Range

$4,865 - $7,117

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Compliance Specialist 2

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! Are you wanting to make a difference in the life of an elderly or disabled person? And ensuring compliance at the same time? If so, this could be the job for you!

We are seeking a Compliance Specialist 2 to join our team.

The mission of the Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (SOQ) is to provide for the safety of aging adults and adults with disabilities served by the Oregon Department of Human Services and the affected citizens through the consistent, efficient, and effective oversight of those who provide services to clients across the continuum of care.

The Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit is responsible for the statewide licensing, regulatory and corrective action functions for Adults and People with Disabilities (APD) including 576 current adult foster homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities and nursing homes for aging adults and adults with disabilities. The target populations are all citizens of Oregon who reside in SOQ regulated care settings, such as Nursing Facilities, Community-Based Assisted Living and Residential Care facilities, and Adult Foster Homes.

Summary Of Duties

This position investigates non-abuse complaints in community-based facility settings through interviews with providers, residents, staff, and others as appropriate, observation, and record reviews, to gather facts to determine their compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules. The position ensures provider compliance with Community Based Care rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies. The position also identifies trends within facilities that indicate systemic deficiencies that need to be remedied to ensure the safety, health, and independence of residents.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Four years’ 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. (Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program)

Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to complete work professionally with stakeholders and partners;
• Experience in extensive reading of materials and other supporting documentation, as well as state and federal rules and laws;
• Experience working under pressure to meet frequent deadlines;
• Experience adjusting to changing priorities;
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with varying educational levels and professional to promote compliance with regulations and standards.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with varying educational levels and professional to promote compliance with regulations and standards.
• Experience using trauma-informed practices that are responsive to Adult’s and People with Disabilities.
  

Attention all candidates!

A cover letter is required. 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.

• 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. 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.
• 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.
  

Working Conditions

This position will train for 3-4 months in the APD office in Tigard. Then they will be placed in a Clackamas County APD office.

• Stands, sits, and moves throughout facilities.
• Works within a busy and varying long-term care healthcare facility setting daily.
• Lifts and carries up to 20lbs. throughout each day.
• Required to frequently travel distances and overnight for variable lengths of time to and from subject facilities, meeting, and trainings. Irregular work schedules with frequent schedule changes.
• May be required to travel in times of poor road conditions and inclement weather.
• Required to occasionally work in excess of scheduled hours on some days and/or on weekends/holidays, or in the event of serious emergency situations.
• Has contact with hostile individuals (e.g., displeased providers and/or administrators, staff, and subjects of and witnesses in investigations). Required to maintain demeanor and function professionally under politically or emotionally charged circumstances.
• Employee will work a professional work week where the hours of work fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis to meet service needs.
• Occasional, non-traditional hours may be required.
  

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.
  

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’ And Oregon National Guard Preference

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
  

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
  

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 Amy Acree. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
• Email: [e-mail]