Title: Licensing Inspector - Fairfax

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Average salary is $76,125; Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: FAIRFAX LICENSING OFFICE

Agency Website: www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE); Division of Early Childhood Care and Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety, is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to serve as a Licensing Inspector for the Fairfax region.

The Licensing Inspector is responsible for reducing risks to children in child care 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.

Localities overseen by the Fairfax region include the counties of Arlington, Loudoun, and Fairfax, and the cities of Alexandria, Annandale, Fairfax, Falls Church, Leesburg, Herndon, and Vienna.

Competencies:
Effective communication – Successfully transfers and receives information in verbal and non-verbal ways (including body language and
tone) that enhance interpersonal working relationships and get messages across that have the desired effects.
●Treats others with respect.
●Acts in an honest trustworthy manner.
●Resolves conflict in a positive way.
●Maintains confidentiality.
●Expresses facts and thoughts verbally and in writing in a clear and organized way.
●Listens and recognizes the needs, feelings and opinions of others.

Customer Centric – Focuses attention on the needs and opinions of customers.
●Understands the customer’s objective and anticipates needs.
●Approach to work reflects consideration to the customer’s perspectives.
●Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
●Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains trust and respect.

Effective Teamwork – Builds and maintains team relationships to achieve work goals.
●Works collaboratively, constructively, and timely with supervisor, co-workers and customers in the completion of assignments, process
improvement, and problem resolution.
●Values the input and knowledge of others.
●Builds trust by proactively lending expertise, guidance, and support.

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.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
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 prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

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

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.

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.