What you'll be doing:
The Office of Early Childhood welcomes your interest in the Licensing Specialist position. This position exists to inspect facilities and authorize the issuance of a license for various types of less than 24 hour child care facilities after compliance with rules and regulations has been verified, investigate complaints concerning children in care, and document facts on licensees for possible court action in order to assure safety of children in out of home settings.
Major job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Review and evaluate applications, supporting documents, including but not limited to criminal records, child abuse and neglect records, as well as health, fire, building, and zoning department reports.
Evaluate facility’s programs through the analysis of documents such as policies and procedures, behavior management and discipline, staff qualifications, medical administration, floor plans and plans for educational, community, and recreational activities.
The application and program analysis determines whether a licensing inspection can be conducted or if a corrected action plan is required prior to an on-site inspection.
Determine from the application and program analysis whether a licensing inspection can be conducted or if a corrected action plan is required prior to an on-site inspection.
Appropriately identify which of 8 separate rule sets to apply to programs, based on the programs operation, policies and ages of children served.
Appropriately apply statutes related to the investigations and inspections of six different license types.
Inspect, monitor, and evaluate less-than-24-hour child care facilities for compliance with laws andregulations prior to the business operating.
Physically inspect facility for health, safety, and program standards and interview administrative staff to determine qualifications and ability to provide child care.
Investigate complaints and stage II investigations of inappropriate treatment and care of children, inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline or non-compliance with rules and regulations by interviewing staff, parents or children, observing program operation and review of facility records.
Write Report of Inspection for every inspection using Department approved Standard Operating Procedures.
Complete records and reports necessary to issue licenses and ensure facility’s compliance with laws and regulations.
Enter required daily inspection information into Salesforce. Enter information in CCCLS as needed.
Process all Report of Inspection Responses to ensure all violations have been corrected and scanned into Illinx.
Log into Trails for alerts and track Trails alerts in Salesforce.
Community outreach by consultation for the continued professionalism of child care.
Interpret rules and regulations to the child care community, by training and consultation regarding the skills needed to deliver child care; via telephone, participation in community meetings, acting as a speaker or participant in workshops, and on-site consultations.
Collaborate with local child care associations and other professionals.
Other duties as assigned.
Two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, including human or social services and early childhood programs.
AND
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field.Six years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, including human or social services and early childhood programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Care Licensing Act, child care licensing system rules and regulations, policies and practices, and child care licensing best practice standards.
Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting the law (State and Federal), constitutions, statutes, rules, applicable case law, the rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Evidence, and policy to advise management in developing sound legal strategies.
Ability to effectively engage people, organizations and partners in developing goals.
State experience related to the duties of this position.
Highly Desired:
Ability to effectively transmit ideas, instructions and information through clear and concise written and verbal communication methods.
Demonstrated experience in adverse licensing for child care facilities.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Investigative practices/techniques.
Knowledge of child care licensing principles.
Time Management.
De-escalation techniques for volatile situations.
Travel as needed to cover caseloads and support child care licensing staff; while a driver's license is not required, the candidate must be able to travel and have reliable transportation
Applicants must pass a thorough background check & a motor vehicle records check prior to employment.
Applicants must live within 50 miles of the areas serviced.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
How to Apply(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.