Licensing Field Specialist I - Limited Service

The Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring for two limited service Licensing Field Specialist I positions. These positions work in CDD's Child Care Licensing Unit, which is responsible for regulating center-based child care, afterschool care, family child care, and prekindergarten programs in Vermont.

CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). The Field Licensing Specialist I positions are both home-based, but the Licensing unit has monthly in-person meetings in Waterbury, and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.

A Licensing Field Specialist I is responsible for:

* Compliance monitoring,

* Complaint investigations,

* Providing technical assistance, and

* Case managing licenses.

We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. We welcome applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives to join our team. We are seeking applicants who are reliable, take initiative, manage stress well, adaptable, and self-motivated. The right candidate will also have strong written and interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Candidates will need to be able to use sound judgment to make decisions based on pertinent facts that they gather and analyze. Candidates must also have a confidential space in their home that they will use to conduct state business;

If you have child development knowledge and expertise, and the skills required to provide effective regulatory oversight, we invite you to apply for either limited service Licensing Field Specialist I position.

If you have questions about this posting, please feel free to contact the Director of Child Care Licensing, Beth Maurer by email at: elizabeth.maurer@vermont.gov.

This position,Licensing Field Specialist I - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52666), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contactelizabeth.maurer@vermont.gov.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from small family childcare home programs to large childcare facilities, offices and courtrooms. Considerable field travel is required for which a State of Vermont vehicle is provided along with a cell phone. An operating home internet connection is required. An ability to set up a workspace within the home that allows the maintenance of confidentiality is also required.

Highly emotional situations and strong differences of opinion will be encountered. Must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend work are required.

Master's Degree or higher in early childhood, elementary education, social work, human services, child development, or related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, supervision and/or teaching.

OR

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, elementary education, social work, human services, child development, or related field AND two (2) years or more of successful experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, supervision and/or teaching.

OR

Associate degree in early childhood, human services, child development, or related field AND four (4) years or more of successful experience at a professional level in early childhood or elementary education, regulated childcare, or child welfare involving administration, regulation, or supervision and/or teaching.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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