Initial Posting Date:

06/04/2026

Application Deadline:

06/18/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$8,299 - $12,835

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Compliance and Regulatory Manager 3 (Assistant Administrator of Quality and Compliance)

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!

Lead with Compassion and Quality. Be the Decision-Maker that Transforms People’s lives.

The ODHS mission is “To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity.”

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), is seeking an Assistant Administrator of Quality and Compliance (Compliance and Regulatory Manager 3). This role requires a unique blend of strategic vision, executive presence, cultural humility, and technical expertise, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization while centering equity and service to Oregon’s diverse communities.

This position provides direction and guidance that shapes the future of our agency and the communities we serve. It is an opportunity to influence systems, advance equity through leadership that embraces the diversity and strength of Oregon, while playing a key role in helping to shape the critical services that improve the lives of those we serve.

Summary of Duties

The ODDS Assistant Administrator of Quality and Compliance position reports to the ODDS Quality and Compliance Administrator. The primary duty of this position is to provide oversight and direction to the subordinate managers and ODDS staff in various teams within the ODDS Quality and Compliance Pillar.

This includes programs and services in the following areas:

• Residential 24-Hour Licensing Unit

• Foster Homes Licensing Unit

• Certification/ Endorsement Unit

• Complaints and Corrective Action Unit

• Quality Assurance Unit

• Quality Improvement Unit

• Assessment and Eligibility Unit

In this position you will demonstrate awareness, understanding and alignment with ODHS Core Values of:

• Innovation

• Integrity

• Professionalism

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Service Equity

• Stewardship

These values are foundational to the agency’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization.

What you will be doing as the Compliance and Regulatory Manager 3

• Manage and supervise teams responsible for Licensing, compliance, quality improvement, assurance, and project management activities.

• Develop and oversee strategic quality improvement initiatives in alignment with the ODDS quality framework and management plan.

• Ensure ODDS services comply with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, regulations, CMS rules, and internal policies, including oversight of licensure, certification, and incident reporting systems.

• Develop and adhere to a biennial budget for the Quality and Compliance Pillar that promotes the most efficient and effective services, given available resources, through the office’s program managers.

• Lead efforts to monitor and enhance service quality and effectiveness, including defining and reporting on key quality metrics.

• Oversee quality assurance reviews of ODDS contractors, including CDDPs, Brokerages, and provider organizations.

• Oversee abuse and neglect reporting and investigations in collaboration with the Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) and the Office of Adult Abuse Prevention and Investigations (OAAPI), ensuring effective reporting, data flow, and oversight mechanisms.

• Lead the quality improvement unit and oversee defining and reporting on program performance metrics.

• Lead the development and implementation of systemwide procedural practices, operational guidelines, and system changes to ensure legal and policy compliance throughout the service delivery system.

• Develop and respond to legislation related to developmental disability issues related to quality and compliance.

• Engage individuals receiving services, families, providers, and advocacy groups to gather feedback and inform quality initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;

OR

four years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates that can respond, provide examples, and demonstrate that they have direct experience that meets the following skills and qualities:

• Proven experience leading multiple managers, supervisors, or work units in a union represented, complex regulatory, compliance, quality, healthcare, human services, or public-sector environment.

• Demonstrated ability to establish organizational priorities and successfully oversee complex programs, projects, portfolios, or strategic initiatives involving multiple partners, competing priorities, organizational dependencies, and measurable outcomes.

• Proven experience holding leaders, managers, supervisors, or professional staff accountable through performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, leadership development, and oversight of organizational outcomes.

• Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, licensing, investigations, audits, oversight functions, corrective action, and risk management.

• Proven experience leading organizational change, operational improvement, quality improvement, or system transformation initiatives using data, performance measures, audits, reviews, investigations, or operational metrics to improve performance, compliance, quality, or service delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to build alignment across teams, programs, and partners, with differing priorities while maintaining focus on organizational goals, outcomes, and organizational effectiveness.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make defensible decisions involving complex, sensitive, controversial, high-risk, or highly visible issues.

• Proven experience communicating and collaborating effectively with executives, staff, providers, legislators, Tribal governments, advocacy groups, community partners, and other cross-sector partners regarding complex, sensitive, or high-impact issues.

• Expertise in budget development, resource allocation, workforce planning, and stewardship of public resources in support of organizational priorities and outcomes.

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 upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Works a professional work week, typically Monday through Friday; hours may fluctuate based on workload and business needs.

• Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, often under tight or competing timelines.

• Regularly handles confidential and sensitive information, including complex or politically sensitive issues.

• Workload and priorities may shift frequently, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

• Occasional contact with frustrated, upset, or confused employees, clients, agency partners, or members of the public.

• May require occasional travel, including overnight travel.

• This position is eligible for hybrid/remote work, with a mix of remote and in-office work based on business needs, operational requirements, and supervisor approval.

• Employees must maintain a productive remote work environment, including reliable internet access, and be available during scheduled work hours.

• May be required to report onsite for meetings, trainings, or other business needs.

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, Non-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 Gregory Azure. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-201330.

• Email: Gregory.P.Azure@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-509-6446