The Position
Child Care Facilities Surveyors conduct independent surveys of CHILD CARE FACILITIES, child welfare emergency shelters, educational facilities, and facilities serving emotionally disturbed children to determine compliance with State licensing regulations (NRS 432A) and to make licensure recommendations.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Childcare Facilities Surveyor performs the duties described in a series of concepts to maintain an approved full-time work schedule, complete timely Inspections per NAC and NRS 432A. Incumbents complete complaint investigations per NAC and NRS 432A. Incumbents ensure and enforce facility compliance with NAC and NRS 432A. Incumbents assist and participate in community comprehension of the licensing process. Incumbents participate in multidisciplinary agency collaborations as needed. Incumbents will use computer programs: word, excel and outlook proficiently. Incumbents communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Incumbents maintain relationships with collaborating agencies, staff, and providers. Incumbents' complete reports timely and accurately, attend meetings and training courses as required. Incumbents travel as needed per position, assisting in other work-related projects as directed by the Agency Manager, Program Manager and Supervisor. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood development, education, social work, or closely related field and one year of professional experience providing developmental or educational services to children in an early childhood program which must have included program administration responsibilities; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood development, education, social work, or closely related field and one year of professional experience evaluating child development or early childhood education programs; OR one year of experience as a Child Care Facilities Surveyor Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.