Licensing Inspector

Title: Licensing Inspector - Piedmont Region

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70000-$80000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:PIEDMONT REGIONAL & LICENSING

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Licensing Inspector for the Piedmont Region which includes the cities of Lynchburg Roanoke Danville Farmville and among others 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 programs 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
• Work with the 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 drivers 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: 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

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.