Early Childhood Licensing Inspector

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood Operations is seeking a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites for compliance with Bulletin 137 and 139. The role involves evaluating sites, investigating complaints, and preparing comprehensive reports to improve facility operations.

The position requires substantial experience in related regulatory fields and a willingness to travel, with typical workdays Monday–Friday and a salary determined

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of related administration or regulation experience.
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.
• An advanced degree plus one year of related experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.

Responsibilities

• 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, prepare reports on results, describe findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations.

Skills

Policy adherence

Judgment

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood Operations is seeking a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites for compliance with Bulletin 137 and 139. The role involves evaluating sites, investigating complaints, and preparing comprehensive reports to improve facility operations.

The position requires substantial experience in related regulatory fields and a willingness to travel, with typical workdays Monday–Friday and a salary determined