Child Care Licensing Inspector

Texas Health and Human Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of children in Texas. As a Child Care Licensing Inspector, you will play a crucial role in monitoring and regulating child-care facilities, conducting inspections, and providing essential training to providers. This position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on making a positive impact on the lives of Texans. If you are passionate about child welfare and possess strong communication and analytical skills, this is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the community.

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in regulatory services such as inspections and investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate child-care facilities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide training and technical assistance to child-care providers.
• Respond to emergency complaints in licensed operations.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Cultural diversity awareness

De-escalation skills

Organizational skills

Basic office equipment operation

Ability to travel

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Experience equivalent to a four-year degree

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Functional Title: Child Care Licensing Inspector

Job Title: CCL Inspector III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Region 11 CCL DC Field Ops

Posting Number: 4537

Closing Date: 09/29/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-15

Salary Range: $3,248.00-$4,250.00

Shift: Day

Travel: Up to 75%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: CORPUS CHRISTI

Job Location Address: 5155 FLYNN PKWY

Brief Job Description:

If you’re seeking a rewarding career where you can utilize your skills, educate and regulate child-care providers to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in Texas, you’re in the right place!

Our child-care regulation inspectors work as a collaborative team monitoring and investigating child-care facilities throughout the State of Texas. Team members perform facility inspections, conduct investigations in child-care facilities and homes, provide training to child-care providers, and convene pre-application meetings for child-care facility applicants.

This position may be filled as CCL Inspector IV or V if applicant has previous experience as identified in the initial screening section.

Monitors licensed and registered child-care facilities, documents compliance or noncompliance with standards, and notifies providers of any required corrective action in accordance with CCR policy. Monitoring includes the timely completion of monitoring inspections; follow-up inspections; providing feedback on waivers and variances.

Investigates complaints, allegations of minimum standards violations in licensed child-care facilities and licensed, registered, and listed homes. Investigations are completed timely according to law, rule, and policy expectations.

Evaluates new applications for child-care facilities to issue permits. Permit applications and issuances are processed according to law, rules, and policy time frames.

Identifies risk and recommends referral to Child-Care Enforcement (CCE) when necessary, in accordance with law, rule, and policy, with the focus on provider accountability to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in registered child-care facilities.

Provides training and technical assistance to child-care providers. Attends or presents at provider meetings. Conducts provider trainings that are useful, purposeful, and outcome-oriented.

Responds to emergency complaints of high-risk situations in licensed operations.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Valid driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Texas laws and regulation.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in applying emotional intelligence to all situations.
• Ability to critically think and identify risk and mitigation measures.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people while promoting respect for cultural diversity in all working relationships.
• Ability to de-escalate situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to self-start, organize, and manage priorities.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including camera/AV equipment.
• Ability to travel.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or experience that is equivalent to a four-year degree. Experience in regulatory services such as inspections and investigations are preferred.

Additionally, for Inspector IVs:

• Demonstrates an understanding of regulatory services including limited experience as a regulatory inspector.
• Experience in performing highly complex inspection and or investigation work under limited supervision.

For Inspector Vs:

• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of regulatory services including substantial experience as a regulatory inspector or investigator.
• Experience in performing advanced inspection and or investigation work under minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Work hours must be flexible and are not considered 8:00-5:00. Occasional work during the evening and weekends may be required.

Applicants for positions must have reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and insurance as required by the State of Texas.

Applicants considered for employment must undergo and pass a Background Check, which includes a criminal history check and Texas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.