State of Louisiana, LA
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licensing Specialist 1/2-EC
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $44,640 - $80,436/yr
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About this role
About the Department
**This position is located in Lafayette Parish**
Job Focus Areas:
At the Louisiana Department Of Education, 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. 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.
Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:
- Following Policies and Procedures: 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.
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
- Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
Position Duties
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
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
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
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.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
This position requires the incumbent to travel.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
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:
- Monitor early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139
- Ensure inspections are completed prior to the requested due date
- Investigate complaints and incidents for early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers)
- 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Licensing Specialist 1/2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Licensing Specialist 2 (SS-415)
Hourly: $22.96 – $41.38
Monthly: $3,980 - $7,173
Annually: $47,757 - $86,070
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
* 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
[email protected]
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
01
I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
- Yes
- No
02
DPf-26: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility—especially when under pressure?
- I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
- I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
- I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly—even in difficult situations.
- I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.
03
DPf-26:Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
04
TCr-26: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
05
TCr-26: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
06
FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
- I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
- I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
- I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
- I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.
07
FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
08
MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
09
MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
10
TS - 26: Thinking Strategically - How do you connect your work to long-term goals and anticipate what’s ahead?
- I don’t connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
- I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
- I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
- I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.
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TS - 26: Thinking Strategically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
12
Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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