Title: Licensing Inspector - Piedmont

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Average salary is $68,399; Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: PIEDMONT REGIONAL & LICENSING

Agency Website: www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Licensing Inspector is responsible for reducing risks to children in childcare facilities through the promotion and support of improved quality of care and enforcement of state licensing laws, regulations, and evaluation of standards of practices. This position monitors and provides regulatory oversight by evaluating applicants, conducting inspections, and investigating reports of alleged noncompliance and alleged illegal operations.

The Virginia Department of Education offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of children served in regulated programs.
• Skill in working effectively within difficult and hostile environments to 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 computer systems/programs.
• Knowledge of information and evidence collection and analysis techniques.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of human services, public administration, child development, human development, or related practice field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections.
• Education or equivalent experience as a program director in child care.

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.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Vaughan

Phone: n/a

Email: jessica.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.