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Child Care Licensing Specialist III

Oklahoma Human Services
Oklahoma, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Licensing Specialist III position at Oklahoma Human Services?

This position is open to current OKDHS Employees only.

This position will be located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Child Care Licensing Specialist III - H24C

Annual Salary: $45,705.38/per year Full State Employee Benefits

Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS a year of child care licensing experience;
  • OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, plus two years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 12 months of Child Care Licensing experience;
  • OR a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus three years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of two years of Child Care Licensing experience.

Basic Purpose

This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to level I and Level II employees.  Responsibilities include assigning caseloads, providing training in caseload principles and practices, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policies, procedures, and practices.  Employees at this level will provide casework services at all levels of difficulty and complexity.

Job Responsibilities:

Manages a caseload in Oklahoma County that includes the on site monitoring and assessment of child care programs  to ensure compliance with licensing requirements, Receiving and investigating complaints including violations of licensing requirements including child abuse and neglect of children in both licensed an d unlicensed facilities. Providing on-going technical assistance and consultation to programs. Develops provides and arranges training or services to child care programs to assist them in meeting licensing requirements. Represents the agency in the community including public speaking or participation on committees, task forces, or advisory  boards. Designated as a lead worker or back up to supervisor . 

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 25-GH231

83011996/JR53490

Salary : $45,705

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