LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE

Licensing Specialist - Child Care - 60060436

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Agency: Children and Families Working Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE - 60060436 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60060436 Salary: $38,000 Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2026

Roles/Responsibilities

• This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care Regulation, responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.
• Conducts inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Child Care Regulation standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually.
• Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determines eligibility and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/Licensing Manager.
• Investigaes complaints on licensed providers and illegal childcare operations. Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or Child Care Regulation Standards.
• Inputs and updates provider database, CARES, on a regular basis. Archive's inspections timely and monitors accuracy of data.
• Develops professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation program. Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's hardware, software, system applications and web pages.
• Manage the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies and providers and provides accurate information on childcare programs. Consults with stakeholders and other clients regarding childcare regulation.
• Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide technical assistance and support to childcare providers to promote sustained compliance with Child Care Regulation standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
• Ensure the health and safety of children in Childcare licensed programs through on-site inspections and monitoring of Childcare Programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Child Care Industry (example: Classroom Teacher, Director, Paraprofessional)
• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to use a computer and knowledge of computer programs such Excel, Microsoft, Notepad, Outlook etc)
• The ability to have and utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct on-site complaint inspections.
• Ability to write comprehensive and cohesive reports that are detailed and objective.
• Public Speaking a Must (utilize during hearings or presentations)
• Must possess the following qualities/ skills, time management, strong organizational, maintain confidentiality, ability to multitask, and adapt to changes.
• Driver's License: Required

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit

Growth Opportunities

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Department of Children and Families

Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315