Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee MSDE

State Of Maryland

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Washington County, VT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
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 Grade15 Step 6 $63380

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Child Care Region #7
Washington County
1075C Sherman Avenue
Hagerstown MD 21740

**This recruitment is for the Western Maryland Offices only. Only apply if you are willing to work in the Western MD Region.**

Main Purpose of Job

The Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee is the entry level of work inspecting licensing and monitoring childcare centers family childcare homes and non-public nursery schools to ensure enforcement of childcare regulations and the provisions of quality child education development programs. The main purpose of the positions is to support the Office of Child Cares goal of protecting the health safety and welfare of children in child care settings outside their open homes through the licensure of child care centers the issuance of Letters of Compliance to certain religious child care programs the registration of family day care homes the approval of nonpublic nursery schools and the investigation of complaints lodged against legitimate and illegal 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:Possessionof a Bachelors Degree in child development education social work orpsychology from an accredited college or university.
Experience:None
Notes:
1. Possession of anAssociates Degree in early childhood development teacher education sociologyor psychology and two years work experience inspecting licensing andmonitoring child care centers family day care homes and non-public nurseryschools may be substituted for the bachelors degree.
2. The aboverequirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education inaccordance 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.

**This recruitment is for the Western Maryland Offices only. Only apply if you are willing to work in the Western MD Region.**

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 providesufficient information on your application (and on separate pages ifnecessary) to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes maynot be submitted 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

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.


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