Licensing Inspector-Fairfax Region

Title: Licensing Inspector-Fairfax Region

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate based on qualifications and experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Fairfax OCCHS

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Licensing Inspector is responsible for reducing risks to children in child care facilities through the promotion and support of improved quality of care and enforcement of state licensing laws, regulations, and evaluation of standards of practices. This position monitors and provides regulatory oversight by evaluating applicants, conducting inspections, and investigating reports of alleged noncompliance and alleged illegal questions. This is a multi-hire posting with 2 open positions.

This position is a mobile employee with 100% telework. If a state vehicle is not available for business use, there may be times when you would be required to provide your own transportation.

The Virginia Department of Education offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

This is a RESTRICTED POSITION which is solely funded by federal funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review regularly. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of federal funds.

Minimum Qualifications

a. Knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of children served in regulated programs.

b. Skill in working effectively within difficult and hostile situations to provide quick responses and resolve problems.

c. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

d. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.

e. Ability to operate basic office and mobile computer systems/programs.

f. Knowledge of evidence collection practices and analysis techniques.

Additional Considerations

- Demonstrated knowledge in human services, public administration, child development, or related practice field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is an additional qualification.

- Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections.

- Experience as a program director in child care.

- A valid driver's license.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at .

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call:, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Vaughan

Phone: n/a

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.