Community Care Licensing Specialist ; PCN

Job Details

Job Title:

Community Care Licensing Specialist 3 (PCN 069273) in Anchorage, AK

Employer:

State of Alaska

Location:

Anchorage, AK

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $3,306.40 Biweekly

Department:
Family & Community Services

Division:
Office of Children's Services

Opening Date: 02/06/2026

Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 5:00 PM Alaska

Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit:
Supervisory

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children s Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Community Care Licensing Specialist 3 located in Anchorage, Alaska. This position is currently undergoing review as part of an ongoing job class study and the title and pay range may change upon completion.

What You Will Be Doing

The Community Care Licensing Specialist 3 provides supervision and guidance to a professional staff of supervisors relating to the oversight of the foster care licensing program and related child welfare issues, personnel matters, and budget issues. The role includes oversight of staff and operations across multiple regions, requiring effective remote supervision and coordination. This position participates as a member of the Office of Children s Services (OCS), regional management teams, shaping policy and procedures.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

The Office of Children s Services strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees are valued and treated equitably and respectfully. The Mission is:
Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The Office of Children s Services is committed to an organizational culture that values each team member and supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Your first twelve months in the agency are probationary with formal virtual training and on-the-job training with your supervisor and colleagues.

Working Environment:
This position is located in the Anchorage regional office in midtown. Travel may be required quarterly and to outlying areas; some overnight stays may be required depending on division needs.

We Are Seeking a Candidate with the Following

Competencies:

• Performance Measurement:
  Knowledge of evaluating program or organizational performance using financial and nonfinancial measures, including identification of evaluation factors, metrics, and outcomes.
• Influencing/Negotiating:
  Persuades others, builds consensus, gains cooperation to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Managing Human Resources:
  Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments; evaluates performance and provides feedback; ensures staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed.

Special Note

• This position requires a valid Alaska driver s license.
• Division vehicles may not always be available; mileage reimbursement is provided when using a personal vehicle for work. Current automotive insurance is required prior to use of a personal vehicle for state business.
• A child protective history check will be performed per AS 12.62.160 and/or 13 AAC 68.315, including background and fingerprint checks.
• The successful candidate may be required to attend multiple training courses typically located in Anchorage.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will determine which applicants advance to the interview phase. To view the general description and duties, go to the provided link (class Specifications).

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Administration and Management
• Performance Measurement
• Technical Credibility
• Critical Thinking
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Managing Human Resources

Equivalent to those typically gained by: training or education in social services, education, health care, mental health, juvenile justice, or a closely related field; AND/OR progressively responsible professional experience in related areas; or supervising licensing and certification functions in related programs.

Notes:
Competencies are a combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; definitions and expectations are described in the job posting.

At time of interview applicants may be asked to submit:

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial allowed if institution name/URL is on documents).
• List of three professional references (at least two from a current or former supervisor) with daytime phone numbers and emails.

Education verification:
You must provide information in the Education section. Transcripts may be required to verify credentials.

Special Instructions for Foreign

Education:

If using foreign education, provide evidence of equivalency or acceptance by a U.S. institution. It is your…