Investigations Specialist; Compliance Specialist - Redmond

Position Title

Investigations Specialist (Compliance Specialist
2) - Redmond

01/23/2026

02/08/2026

Department of Early Learning and Care

$4,833 - $7,407

Employee

Join the Department of Early Learning and Care as a Child Care Investigations Specialist and help ensure safe, nurturing environments for Oregon’s children. You will partner with families, child care providers, and agencies like the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and law enforcement to support quality child care across the state. From responding to concerns and helping facilities meet health and safety standards to documenting findings and contributing to important decisions, your work will make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

If you are naturally curious and skilled at connecting with people to uncover important details, we’d love to hear from you! This position will work a hybrid schedule of working in the office, in the field, and at an alternate location (home). You will be expected to come into the office as needed to prepare for facility visits. This position will work in Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and other surrounding counties occasionally depending on need.

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.

• 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.
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.
• Potential federal student loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.
• 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 meaningful change for underrepresented communities. Our goal is to ensure all DELC employees and the children and families we support thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and help shape Oregon’s future, we would love to have you on our team!

The primary purpose of this position is to promote the health, safety, and well‑being of children in child care facilities. Staff conduct unannounced visits, assess regulatory complaint allegations against licensed facilities, allegations of possible unlawful care against unlicensed facilities, conduct tandem investigations with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) on assessments having to do with abuse occurring in child cares, and in conjunction with the legal and compliance unit, take legal action against facilities.

Staff apply complex federal, state, and local statutes, codes, rules, and policies…