THE POSITION
Are you a people person looking for a rewarding public service career? If so, consider applying for this position within the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services. This is a rewarding position if you have a passion for children and want to ensure they learn, grow, and play in safe and healthy environments. As an Early Learning Certification Representative, you are on the leading edge of regulatory and policy changes that impact children and families throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position plays an important role in ensuring that childcare facilities operate safely and meet state requirements. The work supports healthy learning environments for children across the region. As an Early Learning Certification Representative, you will perform the following duties:
- Public Guidance: Inform the public and providers about certification inquiries, orientation details, technical requirements, and incoming calls
- Compliance Review: Investigate facilities for applications, inspections, monitoring visits, and complaints using legal and regulatory guidelines to include allegations of illegally operating facilities
- Follow Up Actions: Complete inspection reports, determine operator compliance, and prepare certification or sanction documents
- Interagency Work: Participate in Department initiatives, review policy proposals, and collaborate with partners on child care and quality programs
- Program Support: Use electronic systems and prepare documents needed to support program operations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- You will have the ability to be home headquartered after six (6) months on the job.
- Must be willing to travel frequently, including overnight to facilities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas of the Commonwealth. Travel expenses will be paid.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY