Community Care Licensing Specialist 2

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

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to determine if you qualify.

We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here:

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What you will be doing:

In this position, you will be responsible for the supervision of a team of childcare licensing specialists who maintain a workload of licensed childcare facilities statewide, including conducting on-site inspections and investigations to determine compliance with the State of Alaska Child Care Licensing Statutes, Regulations, and Policies and Procedures. You will apply knowledge of Child Care Licensing requirements to providers, partner agency members, and the general public.

You will also be responsible for reviewing, approving, and issuing Reports of Inspection, Reports of Investigation, Notices of Violation, and Enforcement Actions, and ensuring the childcare facility is in full compliance before the issuance of a Child Care License.

This position requires regular Travel within the State of Alaska

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Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Child Care Program Office’s (CCPO) mission is to support families in accessing quality childcare. Our office is dedicated to ensuring children are safe and that care is available and affordable so families can achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe you can work your way through the ranks and into the Policy, Administrative, and/or Leadership teams within our agency.

We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The working environment you can expect:

The Community Care Licensing Specialist II position will be located in the Anchorage Child Care Program Office at the Frontier Building.

This position includes office and field work, including travel within the state.

You will work with other well-trained staff who support our agency’s mission and values in an environment of mutual respect and trust where management believes staff are the agency’s most valuable resource and are encouraged to participate in decisions affecting their work.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

Accountability -

Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions—Complies with established control systems and rules.

Compliance -

Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Managing Performance -

Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Special Notice

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A valid and current Alaska driver's license is required, as the position requires driving an agency vehicle and a rental vehicle while in travel status, as applicable.

Position requires occasional travel throughout the State and rural communities by vehicle, commercial and small aircraft, or ferry.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for

Community Care Licensing Specialist 2

:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

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