BK Licensure Specialist

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Dept of Health and Human Services

Child Development

Administrative Officer III (NS)

NC13

The primary purpose of this position is to process licensure actions for NC Pre‑K, Developmental Day Preschool, and other grant initiative lead teachers to help them attain and maintain their professional educator’s license from the Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI). This position will provide technical assistance to all teachers enrolled with the EES Unit regarding all licensure requirements set forth by the NC State Board of Education, NCAC Chapter 9 Child Care Rule requirements and NC Pre‑K Program policies and procedures.

The Birth‑Kindergarten Licensure Specialist will collaborate with Educator Preparation Programs (EPP), NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Licensure Section, NCDPI Nash Regional Assistance Licensing Center, the EES Offices at UNC‑Charlotte and East Carolina University and other grant initiatives as assigned. This position also requires excellent attention to detail, accurate verbal and written abilities and timely processing of data entry related to teacher licensure requirements.

Salary Range: $50,088 - $87,654

Recruitment Range: $ 50,088 - $64,687

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed in the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with attention to detail (e.g., data entry and review of transcripts and other educational documentation).
• Demonstrated work experience gathering and analyzing information and making an appropriate determination for next course of action.
• Experience with early childhood education, NC Child Care Rules, NC Pre‑K Program policies, and/or NC DPI Licensure.
• Proficiency in using a desktop/laptop computer, multiple databases, and Microsoft software applications to carry out duties (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRMS, Licensure‑Salary System, NC Educator Effectiveness System/Home Base, NCDPI Online Licensure System, Scribbles/Capture, WORKS, NC Pre‑K PLAN, etc.).
• Experience providing strong customer service and specialized assistance to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., early education professionals, institutions of higher learning, and DCDEE staff).

Closing Date: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina. NCGS 110‑85 requires that the State protect children in child care facilities by ensuring that these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of the children are met and where these children are cared for by qualified persons of good moral character.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The State provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruiter:
Tonya Lofton Mc Lamb

Email: talent acquisition.gov