Licensing Specialist 1/2-EC

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260710095606_LDOE Logo Primary (1).png" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0">**This position is located in Lafayette Parish**</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><br></div><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Office of Early Childhood Operations&nbsp;</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Job Focus Areas</u>:</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">At the&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Louisiana Department Of Education</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The Office of Early Childhood Operations is looking for a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites ( licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><em style="color: inherit; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</em><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:</strong></u><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li><strong style="font-weight: 700">Following Policies and Procedures:&nbsp;</strong>The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.</li><li><strong style="font-weight: 700">Making Accurate Judgments:&nbsp;</strong>The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.</li><li><strong style="font-weight: 700">Thinking Critically:&nbsp;</strong>The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.</li><li><strong style="font-weight: 700">Displaying Professionalism:&nbsp;</strong>The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.</li><li><strong style="font-weight: 700">Thinking Strategically:&nbsp;</strong>The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.</li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">An advanced degree plus one year of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position requires the incumbent to travel.</span><div><div><div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=167650" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</div></div></div><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong><u>Job Duties:</u></strong></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">As a Licensing Specialist, you'll ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers). In this role, you will:</p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>Monitor early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139</li><li>Ensure inspections are completed prior to the requested due date</li><li>Investigate complaints and incidents for early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers)</li><li>Compile information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations.</li></ul><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.&nbsp;<strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.</strong></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Career Progression:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position participates in a Career Progression Group.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="color: inherit">As part of a&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">Career Progression Group</span><span style="color: inherit">,&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Licensing Specialist 1/2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.</span></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Work Schedule:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. &nbsp;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Licensing Specialist 2 (SS-415)</strong></u><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: justify"><em><span style="color: inherit">Hourly: $22.96 – $41.38</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: justify"><em><span style="color: inherit">Monthly: $3,980 - $7,173</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: justify"><em><span style="color: inherit">Annually: $47,757 - $86,070</span></em></p><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">**Note regarding the advertised pay range:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and&nbsp;<u>not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.</u></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>How To Apply:</u></strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">No Civil Service test score&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">For further information about this vacancy contact:</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">PO Box 94064</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Baton Rouge, LA 70804</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><a style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important">[email protected]</a><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;</strong>