ES Child Care Licensing Manager

Salary: $66,400.00 - $92,900.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 185558 Agency: Department of Social Services Division: Child Care Opening Date: 03/03/2025 Closing Date: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: AH45 Position Number:: 61061541 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN11 Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00 Opening Date: 03/03/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you. Job Duties: The ES Child Care Licensing Manager manage the program functions of Child Care Licensing Office. Plan, develop, and manage a quality assurance program by conducting internal audits and coordinating inter-rater reliability among staff; supervise staff responsible for conducting system and file audits. Plan, develop, and manage a program review process to ensure accuracy in the process of issuing licenses for new and renewal applications as well as other processes in the Division of Early Care and Education (DECE). Plan, develop, and manage orientation, regulation and director's training for program staff and child care providers. Annually review training to ensure emerging trends are included as well as new regulations, laws, and policies. Attend and participate in all meetings related to regulation and policy development. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration. A Master's Degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration. Additional Comments This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments. If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer. The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs DIVISION: Child Care / Richland County Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain. 02 I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above. Yes No 03 I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment. Yes No 04 If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214? Yes No 05 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies. 06 How did you hear about this job opportunity? HR Recruiter DSS Employee DSS Internship Careers Website Indeed LinkedIn SCWORKS College/University Job Portal Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Radio/TV/Billboard Other 07 If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below. 08 Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services? Yes No 09 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above 10 Please provide the date of completion. 11 How many years of experience do you have in social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration? None Less than 2 years 2 years - Less than 4 years 4 years or more Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04