CHILD CARE LICENSING SPECIALIST TRAINEE MSDE

Main Purpose of Job The Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee is the entry level of work inspecting licensing and monitoring childcare centers, family childcare homes and non-public nursery schools to ensure enforcement of childcare regulations and the provisions of quality child education development programs. The main purpose of the positions is to support the Office of Child Care's goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of children in child care settings outside their open homes through the licensure of child care centers, the issuance of Letters of Compliance to certain religious child care programs, the registration of family day care homes, the approval of nonpublic nursery schools and the investigation of complaints lodged against legitimate and illegal child care providers. POSITION DUTIES Learns to process prospective provider applications for child care centers, family child care homes and nonpublic nursery schools to determine eligibility for licensure and/or nonpublic nursery school approval by following established office policies and procedures. Learns to manage caseload, including use of automated technology systems, to determine provider compliance with applicable Code of Maryland Regulations COMAR , COMAR , and COMAR by following OCC policies and procedures. Learns to investigate complaints lodges against licensed, registered and illegal childcare providers, and nonpublic nursery schools to determine the validity of allegations by following established office policies and procedures. Learns to prepare accurate expense reports and ensure timely submission in accordance with MSDE procurement policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in child development, education, social work or psychology from an accredited college or university. Experience:None Notes: 1. Possession of an Associate’s Degree in early childhood development, teacher education, sociology or psychology and two years’ work experience inspecting, licensing and monitoring child care centers, family day care homes and non-public nursery schools may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. 2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications. Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint) Work experience involving communicating with customers of diverse backgrounds. Work experience using database system. LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Applicants for this classification must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employees required to work with Child Care Services Facilities. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires a Valid Driver's License because you may need to drive a State vehicle and/or your personal vehicle to site visits. SELECTION PROCESS Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Created: 2025-10-31