Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Pay

• Level I (H24A): $38,652.55 + full state employee benefits
• Level II (H24B): $41,550.35 + full state employee benefits

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload in local county and surrounding areas
• Monitors and assesses child care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities
• Conducts complaint investigations
• Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities
• Provides necessary training for caregivers
• Attends all required meetings, training, and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance
• Extensive travel (state-owned vehicle provided or mileage reimbursed)

Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in any field is required.

Level II: Applicant may have:

• A Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work
• A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional-level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting

Preference may be given for applicants with written and conversational skills in Spanish and English.