Government Jobs
Child Care Licensor
The Department of Family Services (DFS) is currently seeking to hire a Child Care Licensor. This position involves joining a team passionate about serving Wyoming children and families. The licensor will be responsible for creating positive partnerships with providers and communities to ensure children and youth remain safe in licensed childcare facilities. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities Cheyenne serves as a gateway to extensive outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include Curt Gowdy State Park and the Medicine Bow National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking, and skiing. The city maintains a friendly, small-town feel and hosts a rich Western heritage. This is highlighted by the world-famous, annual Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and western celebration, which features top-tier rodeo events, concerts, and parades. While enjoying a small-town pace, residents are only 90 minutes from Denver, CO, for major events, shopping, and access to Denver International Airport. Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3@wyo.gov Essential functions include: Licensing, inspecting, and monitoring licensed facilities. Equitably enforcing policies and Wyoming State Statutes. Applying licensing rules and policy in a consistent manner throughout the state. Providing training and technical assistance to providers. Monitoring caseload and investigating complaints of facilities. Providing input for program improvement. Developing program materials Responsible for on-site inspections, monitoring visits, and investigation of complaints. Performing tasks in a variety of regulatory programs in the enforcement of state and federal statutes and rules. Inspecting establishments or equipment. Investigating complaints. Providing education and enforcing compliance. Maintaining records and equipment. Serving as a witness during hearings as requested. Managing a caseload of inspections. Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in dealing with inspections, care facilities, various state, federal, and Department rules, regulations, policy, and law. Knowledge of best practices within the provisions of services for children/youth. Ability to read and interpret state statutes, program rules, and policy. Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as work within a team. Skill in organization with the ability to work on multiple tasks at one time and determine priorities effectively. Minimum qualifications include: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Physical working conditions include: Travel is required for this position. All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
The Department of Family Services (DFS) is currently seeking to hire a Child Care Licensor. This position involves joining a team passionate about serving Wyoming children and families. The licensor will be responsible for creating positive partnerships with providers and communities to ensure children and youth remain safe in licensed childcare facilities. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities Cheyenne serves as a gateway to extensive outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include Curt Gowdy State Park and the Medicine Bow National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking, and skiing. The city maintains a friendly, small-town feel and hosts a rich Western heritage. This is highlighted by the world-famous, annual Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and western celebration, which features top-tier rodeo events, concerts, and parades. While enjoying a small-town pace, residents are only 90 minutes from Denver, CO, for major events, shopping, and access to Denver International Airport. Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3@wyo.gov Essential functions include: Licensing, inspecting, and monitoring licensed facilities. Equitably enforcing policies and Wyoming State Statutes. Applying licensing rules and policy in a consistent manner throughout the state. Providing training and technical assistance to providers. Monitoring caseload and investigating complaints of facilities. Providing input for program improvement. Developing program materials Responsible for on-site inspections, monitoring visits, and investigation of complaints. Performing tasks in a variety of regulatory programs in the enforcement of state and federal statutes and rules. Inspecting establishments or equipment. Investigating complaints. Providing education and enforcing compliance. Maintaining records and equipment. Serving as a witness during hearings as requested. Managing a caseload of inspections. Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in dealing with inspections, care facilities, various state, federal, and Department rules, regulations, policy, and law. Knowledge of best practices within the provisions of services for children/youth. Ability to read and interpret state statutes, program rules, and policy. Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as work within a team. Skill in organization with the ability to work on multiple tasks at one time and determine priorities effectively. Minimum qualifications include: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Physical working conditions include: Travel is required for this position. All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.