Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee Msde

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.

GRADE

State of Maryland Salary Grade 15 Step 6 $63380

LOCATION OF POSITION

This is a statewiderecruitment to fill multiple positions that are located throughout the State ofMaryland. Please select only the counties for which you are willing to work.
  • Region #2 Baltimore City5601 Metro Drive Suite B Baltimore MD 21215
  • Region #4 Prince Georges County807 Brightseat Road Landover MD 20785
  • Region #5 Montgomery County51 Monroe Place Suite 200 Rockville MD 20850
  • Region #6 Howard County3300 N. Ridge Road Suite 190 Ellicott City MD 21043
  • Region #10 St Marys County41670 Courthouse Drive Leonardtown MD 20650

Main Purpose of Job

The Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee is the entry level of workinspecting licensing and monitoring childcare centers family childcare homesand non-public nursery schools to ensure enforcement of childcare regulationsand the provisions of quality child education development programs. The mainpurpose of the positions is to support the Office of Child Cares goal ofprotecting the health safety and welfare of children in child care settingsoutside their open homes through the licensure of child care centers theissuance of Letters of Compliance to certain religious child care programs theregistration of family day care homes the approval of nonpublic nurseryschools and the investigation of complaints lodged against legitimate andillegal child care providers.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Learns to process prospective provider applications for child care centers family child care homes and nonpublic nursery schools to determine eligibility for licensure and/or nonpublic nursery school approval by following established office policies and procedures.
  • Learns to manage caseload including use of automated technology systems to determine provider compliance with applicable Code of Maryland Regulations COMAR 13A.15 COMAR 13A.16 and COMAR 13A.17 by following OCC policies and procedures.
  • Learns to investigate complaints lodges against licensed registered and illegal childcare providers and nonpublic nursery schools to determine the validity of allegations by following established office policies and procedures.
  • Learns to prepare accurate expense reports and ensure timely submission in accordance with MSDE procurement policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Possession of a Bachelors Degree in child development education social work or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Experience:None

Notes:
1. Possession of an Associates Degree in early childhood development teacher education sociology or psychology and two years work experience inspecting licensing and monitoring child care centers family day care homes and non-public nursery schools may be substituted for the bachelors degree.

2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article Section 2-104.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be givento applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word Access Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Work experience involving communicating with customers of diverse backgrounds.
  • Work experience using database system.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Applicants for thisclassification must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS)Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employeesrequired to work with Child Care Services Facilities. Proof of eligibility towork in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travelthroughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic orexperience requirements for this position may result in non-selection ortermination of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires aValid Drivers License because you may need to drive a State vehicle and/oryour personal vehicle to site visits.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficientinformation on your application (and on separate pages if necessary) to showthat you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We willnot consider information submitted after this date. Resumes may not besubmitted in lieu of completing the employment application. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified andplaced on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The examinationwill consist of a rating of your education training and experience related tothe requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination willconsist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented onyour application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Youwill be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Therefore it is importantthat you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submitadditional information the preferred method is to upload your document(s) byelectronic means with the submission of your application. However if youreunable to upload your documents please fax requested information only to (providing a cover sheet with the following: each page of theattachment your First and Last Name Recruitment Number and the last 4 digitsof your SS# and indicate application Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee- JobAps#:25-). We will not consider information submitted after the closingdate of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT beaccepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS AREHIGHLY RECOMMENDED however a paper application may be submitted to:

Maryland State Departmentof Education

Office of Human Resources

C/o Marcia Cooper-Stokes

200 West Baltimore StreetBaltimore Maryland 21201

If you have difficultywith your user account or have general questions about this online applicationsystem please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitmentand Examination Division at .

Appropriate accommodationfor individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity.

We thank our Veterans fortheir service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply.


Required Experience:

Intern

IntroductionThe Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs o...
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