CHILD CARE LICENSING SPECIALIST TRAINEE MSDE
**Repost**
Recruitment #21-005004-0006
Department | MSDE - Division of Early Childhood Development |
---|---|
Date Opened | 11/8/2021 11:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/26/2022 11:00:00 PM |
Salary | $39,768.00 - $62,882.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Marcia Cooper-Stokes |
Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Somerset St. Mary's Talbot Washington County Wicomico Worcester |
Introduction
The Maryland State
Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational
system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st
century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and
federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students,
teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
The Division of Early Childhood Development will have both permanent and contractual vacancies for the State of Maryland. This recruitment is to fill the permanent positions. If you are open to interviewing for permanent and contractual positions, you must apply to both.
GRADE
State of Maryland
Salary Grade 13 - Bargaining Unit "F"
LOCATION OF POSITION
This
is a statewide regional recruitment to fill multiple positions as well as
future vacancies for the following areas:
- Baltimore Metro Area
- [Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Harford/Cecil,
Howard/Carroll]
- Eastern Shore-
[Upper and Lower Shore including Queen Anne's, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico,
Worcester, Somerset, Caroline, Dorchester]
- Western MD-
[Frederick, Washington, Alleghany, Garrett]
- DC Metro Area
[Montgomery, Prince Georges]
- Southern MD [Calvert,
Charles, St Mary's]
Please
select only the county/s that you are willing to work. Please DO NOT select
all.
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the position is to support the Office of Child Care’s goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of children in child care settings outside their own homes through the licensure of child care centers, the issuance of Letters of Compliance to certain religious child care programs, the registration of family day care homes, and the approval of nonpublic nursery schools and the investigation of complaints lodged against legitimate and illegal child care providers.
POSITION DUTIES
The main purpose of
the position is to support the Office of Child Care’s goal of protecting the
health, safety, and welfare of children in child care settings outside their
own homes through the licensure of child care centers, the issuance of Letters
of Compliance to certain religious child care programs, the registration of
family day care homes, and the approval of nonpublic nursery schools and the
investigation of complaints lodged against legitimate and illegal child care
providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors
in Child Development, Education, Social Work or Psychology from an accredited
four year college or university.
Experience : None
Note:
1. Possession of an Associate's Degree in Early
childhood Development, Teacher Education, Sociology or Psychology and two
years’ work experience inspecting, Licensing and mentoring child care centers,
family child care homes or nonpublic nursery schools may be substitute for a
Bachelor's Degree.
2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland
State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section
2-104.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications:
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
- Experience communicating with customers of diverse backgrounds
- Experience using data systems
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants for this
classification must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS)
Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employees
required to work with Child Care Services Facilities. Proof of eligibility to
work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel
throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or
experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or
termination of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a Valid Driver's License because you may need to drive a State vehicle and/or your personal vehicle to site visits.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please provide
sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if
necessary) to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes may
not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application. Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and
placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The examination
will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to
the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and
accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency
covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits
Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week
(or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health
benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual
employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your
medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have
enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost
for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental
death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible
to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee
who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of
one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications
are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper
application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:
Maryland State Department of
Education
Office of Human
Resources
C/o Marcia
Cooper-Stokes
200 West Baltimore
Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
If you utilize fax or regular
mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit
these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the
attachments. Please DO NOT submit any unsolicited materials and/ or
documents. Additionally, you must include the following information on
each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the
attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name,
Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application
Of Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee (JobAps#: 21-005004-0006). Fax:
410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment
actions only.
If you have difficulty with
your user account or have general questions about this online application
system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment
and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application,
contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to
apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.