Child Care Licensing Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position will be located in Ponca City, Alva, or Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Child Care Licensing Specialist IV - H24D

Annual Salary: $51,418.56/per year + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS 3 years of child care licensing experience;
• OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS 4 years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in Child Care Licensing;
• OR a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus 5 years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in Child Care Licensing.

Preference Statement

• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in early childhood and/or child development background.  
• Bilingual with written and conversational skills in Spanish.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct staff supervision of six licensing staff
• Hold individual conferences with staff and review case records and correspondence to verify compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Give final approval for permit and license issuance or make recommendation to State Office on license denial or revocation.
• This position must interview and hire child care licensing specialists and maintain personnel records.
• Will attend all meetings, required training and workshops.

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-KM056

83001256/JR57096