Licensing Field Specialist I - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Child Development Division (CDD) of the Department for Children and Families is hiring for a Licensing Field Specialist I position. This position works in CDD's Child Care Licensing Unit.  CDD is based out of the Waterbury State Office Complex, and the Licensing Unit periodically meets at the complex for monthly team meetings and additional occasional events; a successful candidate will need a reliable way to get to Waterbury for the team's infrequent in-person meetings.
 
The Child Care Licensing Unit is responsible for regulating center-based child care, afterschool care, family child care, and prekindergarten programs in Vermont.  Key responsibilities of the Licensing Field Specialist I position include: 
• Leading and supporting compliance monitoring of Vermont child cares and prekindergarten programs; 
• Leading and supporting complaint investigations regarding child care programs;
• Providing technical assistance to child care providers regarding the administration of child care programs in alignment with child care regulations; 
• Managing a dedicated caseload of child care programs.
 
We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. We welcome applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives to join our team. We are seeking an individual who has experience in child care licensing, is reliable, takes initiative, manages stress well, is adaptable, and self-motivated. The right candidate will also have strong written and interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Candidates will need to be able to use sound judgment to make decisions based on pertinent facts gathered and analyzed. 
 
This is a Limited Service position that is currently approved through June, 2026, and may be extended further (that decision will be made in early 2026).

Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from small family childcare home programs to large childcare facilities, offices and courtrooms. Considerable field travel is required for which a State of Vermont vehicle is provided along with a cell phone.  An operating home internet connection is required.  An ability to set up a workspace within the home that allows the maintenance of confidentiality is also required.

Highly emotional situations and strong differences of opinion will be encountered.  Must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress.  Some evening and weekend work are required.