Job Details

Job Location

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Office

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Areas

At LDOE, our mission is to ensure that all children from birth to four will lead the way to kindergarten readiness.

Were looking for a Licensing Consultant to serve as the first point of contact at the agency for potential and licensed providers, to assist with explaining rules, regulations, standards and agency policies to licensees. This position will require processing of applications for licensure, renewal, and change requests, as well as compiling information derived from inspections, preparing reports on results of inspections, describing need for improvement or revision of facility operations, and formulating recommendations.

Qualifications

Experience and education requirements:

• Seven 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 four 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 bachelors degree plus four 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 three years 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 drivers license at time of appointment. This position requires the incumbent to travel.

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

Job Duties

As a Licensing Consultant, you will help create a positive first impression for every person you correspond with. In this role, you will:

• Review and process all applications for licensure, renewal applications, and change requests.
• Review inspection reports for accuracy.
• Prepare reports on results of inspection.
• Formulate recommendations for improvement.
• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide general information about licensing requirements.

Position 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: Monday Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required 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.

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.

Contact Information

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.