Remote-Eligible Residential Child Care Licensing Inspector

Texas Health and Human Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Houston seeks a Residential Child-Care Licensing Inspector III to monitor facilities, conduct investigations, and enforce minimum standards for residential child-care operations across Texas. The role involves field inspections, training providers, and coordinating enforcement actions as needed.

The position offers telework eligibility, a day shift, up to 75% travel, and regular full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; experience may substitute.
• Experience in regulatory inspections and investigations preferred.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork across Texas.
• Regulatory services background is valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residential operations and child-placing agencies; cite deficiencies and provide corrective action.
• Investigate complaints and ensure timely regulatory actions.
• Evaluate permit applications and issue decisions on permits.
• Provide training and technical assistance to residential child-care providers.

Skills

Knowledge of Texas laws and regulation

Effective verbal and written comms

Establishing and maintaining effective

Travel ability

Critical thinking and risk mitigation

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Houston seeks a Residential Child-Care Licensing Inspector III to monitor facilities, conduct investigations, and enforce minimum standards for residential child-care operations across Texas. The role involves field inspections, training providers, and coordinating enforcement actions as needed.

The position offers telework eligibility, a day shift, up to 75% travel, and regular full-time employment.