RCCL Inspector V

Brief Job Description

Under minimal supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, conducts advanced (senior-level) investigations and inspections of unregulated child care facilities in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Human Resources Code (HRC), Minimum Standards, and Child Care Regulation Policy and Procedures Handbook (CCRPPH). Work involves actively searching for unregulated operations; conducting and supporting complex unregulated operation investigations; organizing and conducting parent and provider trainings related to the benefits of regulation; acting as lead on regional community engagement and outreach; and processing exemptions.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Oversees the inspection of unregulated child care operations and the compilation, review, and analysis of information to identify unregulated child care operations.
• Initiates investigations of unregulated facilities.
• Oversees the follow-up on high risk unregulated operations to ensure closure and evaluates new applications to issue licenses and registrations.
• Establishes the priorities and methods of securing evidence of unregulated childcare operations and prepares and processes exemptions to determine whether applicants meet all required exemption criteria.
• Balances enforcing all laws, rules, and regulations to respond to the higher risk allegations first.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Regulatory experience in compliance with law, rules and policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to strategically plan and manage outcomes covering a large geographic area.
• Ability to evaluate facility’s operations in relation to agency guidelines for management of child care facilities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to analyze and use data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate independent judgment.
• Ability to travel.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• Drivers License

Initial Screening Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in evaluating and analyzing risk to children.
• Experience in participating in community engagement activities.

Additional Information

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