Child Care Licensing Inspector

Position Details

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Child Care Licensing Inspector
• Job Title: CCL Inspector III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Region 11 CCL DC Field Ops
• Posting Number: 18169
• Closing Date: 12/21/2026
• Salary Range: $4,250.00 - $5,094.16 Monthly
• Location: Harlingen, TX
• Travel: Up to 75%
• Telework: Eligible

If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can utilize your skills, educate and regulate child‑care providers to ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of children in Texas, and make a difference, you are in the right place.

Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and career advancement opportunities. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Monitoring: Inspect licensed and registered child‑care facilities, document compliance, and provide technical assistance. (30%)
• Investigations: Investigate complaints and allegations of minimum standards violations. (25%)
• Permitting: Evaluate new applications for child‑care facilities. (15%)
• Enforcement: Identify risk and recommend referrals to Child‑Care Enforcement (CCE) when necessary. (10%)
• Training: Provide training and technical assistance to providers. (10%)
• Emergency Response: Respond to high‑risk situations in licensed operations. (5%)
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university or equivalent experience. Experience in regulatory services is preferred.
• Licensure: Valid driver's license.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and ability to work with diverse groups.

• This position requires flexibility, as work hours are not strictly 8:00‑5:00 and may include evenings or weekends.
• Applicants must pass a background check, including a criminal history check and Texas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check.

Military personnel are encouraged to apply. HHSC is an equal opportunity employer.