Child Care Licensing Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY

Oklahoma Human Services • Ponca City, OK

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About The Position

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY. This position will be located in Ponca City, Alva, or Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Child Care Licensing Specialist IV - H24D Annual Salary: $51,418.56 /per year + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS 3 years of child care licensing experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS 4 years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in Child Care Licensing; OR a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus 5 years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in Child Care Licensing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in early childhood and/or child development background.
• Bilingual with written and conversational skills in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct staff supervision of six licensing staff
• Hold individual conferences with staff and review case records and correspondence to verify compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Give final approval for permit and license issuance or make recommendation to State Office on license denial or revocation.
• This position must interview and hire child care licensing specialists and maintain personnel records.
• Will attend all meetings, required training and workshops.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level