What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE position at State of Florida?
Requisition No : 844868
Agency : Children and Families
Working Title : LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE - 60074831
Pay Plan : Career Service
Position Number : 60074831
Salary : 34,000
Posting Closing Date : 04 / 30 / 2025
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Job Title : Childcare Licensing Specialist
Agency : Florida Department of Children and Families
Working Title : FAMILY SERVICES COUNSELOR
Salary : $34,000.00
Monday -Friday (8-5pm)
- This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care
Regulation, responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes
and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.
Care Regulation standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct
number of inspections are completed annually.
by statute, determines eligibility and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor / regional program
manager.
administrative action as required by statute and / or Child Care Regulation Standards.
accuracy of data.
policies, procedures, and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation
program.
Care Regulation standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
software, system applications and web pages.
administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the
administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
providers and provides accurate information on childcare programs. Consults with stakeholders and other
clients regarding childcare regulation.
supervisor.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate
discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must
notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring
authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug
testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans'
Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to
apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission
that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other
documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation
requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy
announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Salary : $34,000
