Early Childhood Licensing Inspector - Travel Required

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood Operations seeks a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of licensed centers and certified home providers for compliance with Bulletin 137/139. The role requires following procedures, critical thinking, and risk-based decision making.

Expect duties include inspecting sites, investigating complaints, and reporting findings with actionable recommendations. Travel is required; work is in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

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 experience.
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience.
• An advanced degree plus one year of related experience.
• Experience substitution rules for education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor early learning sites for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.
• Ensure inspections are completed prior to the due date.
• Investigate complaints and incidents at early learning sites.
• Compile information from surveys and describe findings with recommendations.

Skills

Policy following

Judgment

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Early Childhood Operations seeks a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of licensed centers and certified home providers for compliance with Bulletin 137/139. The role requires following procedures, critical thinking, and risk-based decision making.

Expect duties include inspecting sites, investigating complaints, and reporting findings with actionable recommendations. Travel is required; work is in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.