Licensing Specialist - Child Care Ops

Requisition No: 885145

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE OPS -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $34,.78

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2026

Licensing Specialist-Childcare OPS

Department of Children and Families

Miami, FL 33128

Monday
- Friday (8-5pm)

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

This is a professional position specializing in counseling, investigative, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing.

• Conduct inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Child Care Handbooks, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and Health and Safety Checklist standards.
• Process initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required.
• Determines eligibility and make recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager.
• Investigate complaints on licensed providers, illegal childcare operations, and School Readiness providers.
• Maintain and update database tracking system, prepare reports, and initiate administrative action as required.

• College degree or High School Diploma
• Minimum 12 months or years’ experience working in a licensed or exempt childcare program?
• Valid Driver License
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.

Special Notes: preferred.

College degree

Follow policy and procedures, manage time to organize and coordinate work assignments, assess conditions for risk and safety, develop plans, interview, counsel, organize community resources to assist families, evaluate for indicators of abuse and neglect, document, engage, take appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, actively listen and communicate both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintain effective relationships, flexible and able to work independently, utilize computer systems to document, communicate, run reports and track data.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

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With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love.

The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal…