Licensing and Certification Evaluator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensing and Certification Evaluator to support professional standards and licensing decisions. You will review licensure submissions, verify education and experience, and process CE audits while maintaining accurate records.

The role offers a full-time schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Mon–Fri) with potential telework up to 50% after probation, and the PA residency requirement applies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Clerk Typist 3 (Commonwealth/ Federal equivalent)
• One year of complex clerical experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Evaluate licensure submissions for eligibility under laws and regulations
• Assess transcripts, coursework, and degree requirements for standards
• Review experience documents, verify hours, ensure compliance
• Evaluate continuing education courses, providers, and audit responses
• Prepare communications, respond to inquiries, and contact applicants or administrators
• Maintain accurate certification records and data entry into the system

Skills

Clerical experience

Complex clerical work

Equivalent mix of exp & training

Job description

Step into a meaningful role as a Licensing and Certification Evaluator with the State Board of Nursing. This position allows you to support professional standards and help applicants advance in their careers. Your work will support the integrity of licensing decisions and safeguard public trust. Step into a position where your attention to detail truly matters.

This role focuses on evaluating applications and ensuring that licensing decisions follow established laws and policies. As a Licensing and Certification Evaluator, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Review: Evaluate licensure and certification submissions to verify eligibility based on laws and regulations
• Education Verification: Assess transcripts, coursework, and degree requirements to ensure applicants meet established standards
• Experience Evaluation: Review experience documents, calculate verified hours, and determine compliance with requirements
• Continuing Education (CE): Evaluate CE courses, providers, and audit responses to confirm adherence to Board rules
• Communication Tasks: Prepare responses, handle inquiries, and contact applicants or administrators regarding application status
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate certification records and ensure data is properly entered into the system

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% after successful completion of the probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Clerk Typist 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of complex clerical experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.