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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
Searcy, AR, US, 72143
Position Number: 22101486
County: White
Posting End Date: November 6, 2026
Anticipated Starting Salary:
Frequent in-state travel is required, and overnight stay as needed.
Inspects and evaluates community-based programs for initial licensure compliance and for voluntary or non-voluntary closure. Provides technical assistance for proposed and existing community-based programs.
Inspects and evaluates proposed and existing programs by conducting on-site physical plant inspections of facilities and operations.Incorporates Life Safety Codes into onsite inspections. Reviews construction plans, takes measurements of new construction and existing sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication
Experience in quality assurance reviews, documentation and reporting
- Facility Survey/Audit experience
- Blueprint reading
- ADA regulatory knowledge
- Ability to measure rooms for compliance with established standards
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Job Series: Program Operations – Quality Assurance
Classification: Quality Assurance Specialist
Class Code: PQA03P
Pay Grade: SGS06
Salary Range: $52,137 – $77,163
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
Salary : $52,137 - $77,163