Regulatory Compliance Officer (ECECD #26445)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice seeks a Regulatory Compliance Officer for the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. The role monitors compliance with state and federal regulations for licensed child care facilities and out-of-school time programs, ensuring health, safety, and development of children in New Mexico.

Responsibilities include on-site visits, investigations, reporting, and participation in administrative hearings, as well as providing training and technical assistance to

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with children in a professional setting and experience conducting investigations.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong time-management abilities.
• Education in Early Childhood or related field is preferred.
• Pre-employment background check required and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations for licensed child care facilities and out-of-school time programs.
• Conduct on-site survey visits to identify hazards and ensure a humane, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Investigate incidents and complaints and participate in administrative hearings; write reports and plan actions.
• Provide training and technical assistance to child care providers on regulations and developmentally appropriate practices.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child development

Investigations

Professional writing skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance

Job description

Job Title Regulatory Compliance Officer (ECECD #26445)

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VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving.

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

This position monitors compliance with the applicable State and Federal Regulations for all licensed child care facilities and out of school time programs in order to protect the Health, Safety and development of the children of New Mexico and ensure equal access to child care services.

How does it get done?

The purpose of this position is to monitor child care facilities and out of school time programs compliance with the applicable state and federal regulations. This is done by conducting on-site survey visits to identify any areas that could be dangerous or harmful to the children or staff members; monitor and survey centers and out of school time programs; and encourage the establishment and maintenance of child care facilities for children that provide a humane, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment. This position will also investigate incidents and complaints to determine appropriate actions timely, write reports and plan for and participate in Administrative hearings across the state. This position will provide training and technical assistance to child care providers on the applicable regulations, developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood environments in order to improve the quality of child care services in the state.

Who are the customers?

Private or public facilities that provide child care, educational services, and supervision to children of New Mexico for less than 24 hours of any day; children and families, community and internal staff/ management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have experience in Early Childhood Education, child development, family studies, human development, human services, psychology, public policy, sociology, or social work. Additionally, they should have hands on experience working with children in a professional setting, professional writing skills and experience conducting investigations. This candidate should possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate exceptional time management skills and must be capable of balancing various duties.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.