Job Details

Licensing Specialist 1 - EC Print

Salary: $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: LDOE214###-####25CN-EC

Department: Education-State

Opening Date: 10/20/2025

Closing Date: 10/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Focus Areas

At the Louisiana Department Of Education, our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities. The Office of Early Childhood Operations is looking for a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.

Ideal Candidate Competencies

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Displaying Expertise
• Focusing on Customers
• Making Accurate Judgements
• Adapting to Change
• Building and Supporting Teams
• Demonstrating Accountability
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Learning Actively
• Thinking Creatively
• Thinking Strategically

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

Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Necessary special requirements: Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. This position requires the incumbent to travel.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

As a Licensing Specialist, you'll ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers). In this role, you will:

• 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, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations

Position-specific details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group
• Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ...@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

• Insurance Coverage
• Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor.
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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