Licensing Specialist 1 - EC at State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Office of Early Childhood Operations 

Job Focus Areas:

At the Louisiana Department Of Education, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.

The Office of Early Childhood Operations is looking for a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites ( licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or reply on the services provided.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. 
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. 
• Thinking Creatively: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

Position Duties

Five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

An advanced degree plus one year of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

This position requires the incumbent to travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

As a Licensing Specialist, you'll ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers). In this role, you will:

• Monitor early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139
• Ensure inspections are completed prior to the requested due date
• Investigate complaints and incidents for early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers)
• Compile information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. 
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.


How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
[email protected]


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

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