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Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Pawhuska, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II position at Oklahoma Department of Human Services?

This position is located in Pawhuska or Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Child Care Licensing Specialist

Annual Salary:

  • Level I H24A - $38,652.55 Full State Employee Benefits
  • Level II H24B - $41,550.35 Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Help OKDHS ensure that children in your community are safe at child care facilities! This position is responsible for inspecting child care facilities in local county and surrounding areas, to ensure compliance with regulations. Travel may be extensive, but will be in a state-owned vehicle or mileage will be reimbursed.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's Degree in any field is required;

Level II: Applicant may have:

  • A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work
  • OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work
  • OR a bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting.

Job Duties

  • Manages a caseload in local county and surrounding areas;
  • Monitors and assesses Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities;
  • Conducts complaint investigations;
  • Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities;
  • Provides necessary training for caregivers;
  • Attend all required meetings, training, and workshops;
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Preference may be given for applicants with written and conversational skills in Spanish and English

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Announcement Number: 25-GH234

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Services.

83007665/JR53533

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