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Child Care Licensing Specialist I​/II

Job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73116, USA
Listing for: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support, Childcare Director/Daycare Manager
  • Education / Teaching
    Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education, Childcare Director/Daycare Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38652 - 41550 USD Yearly USD 38652.00 41550.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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 maintain required car insurance. Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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:
    • Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work.
    • OR Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work.
    • OR 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 child care 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.
  • Attends 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.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Announcement Number: 25-JD293 Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Internet Publishing

Job Classification

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Services.

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