Title: Licensing Inspector - Western Region

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: WESTERN REGION

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 Western 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]

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@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.