Licensing Inspector - Northern Region

Title: Licensing Inspector - Northern Region

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000 — $86,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: NORTHERN REGIONAL & LICENSING

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Licensing Inspector for the Northern Region to provide regulatory support and oversight by evaluating applicants; conducting interviews, onsite and hybrid inspections, and virtual record reviews; recommending providers for approval to offer child care; and investigating health and safety complaints in child care settings.

The Licensing Inspector would be expected to perform the following duties:

• Complete inspections and evaluations to determine the program’s compliance with laws and regulations, and prepares documentation within specified timeframes, per OCCHS guidelines.
  
• Conduct investigations of complaints, self-reported incidents, serious injury reports and allegations of illegal operations and non-compliance, utilizing appropriate information gathering techniques, to determine compliance in accordance with Code, regulations, and OCCHS policies and procedures.
  
• Update and maintains case records and electronic systems.
  
• Respond to all requests from providers or the public for technical assistance and consultation in a timely and professional manner.
  
• Attend a minimum of one in-person team meeting monthly as directed by your supervisor or OCCHS leadership.
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Early Childhood Care and Education, and
• Director of the Office of Child Care Health and Safety to implement Department goals, activities, and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of children served in regulated programs.
  
• Skill in working effectively within difficult and hostile situations to provide quick responses and resolve problems.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
  
• Ability to operate basic office and mobile computer systems/programs.
  
• Knowledge of evidence collection practices and analysis techniques.

Additional Considerations

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human services, public administration, child development, or related practice field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is an additional qualification.
  
• Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections.
  
• Education or equivalent experience as a program director in child care.
  
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal history background check and a valid driver's license.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

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