Licensing Administrator (W2277)
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Title: Licensing Administrator (W2277)State Role Title: Program Admin. Specialist IIIHiring Range: $90,000, Minimum, (salary commensurate with experience)Pay Band: 6Agency: Department of Social ServicesLocation: DSS HOME OFFICEAgency Website: www.dss.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesAt the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.The Division of Licensing is seeking to fill a key leadership position within the Licensing Unit.The Licensing Administrator manages the licensing field office, which is responsible for reducing risks to adults and children in care facilities through the promotion and support of improved quality of care and enforcement of state licensing laws, regulations, and evaluation of standards of practices. This position provides supervision and administrative leadership to licensing and technical support staff, identifies and evaluates the trends that impact quality of care, incorporates and enforces department and division directives, documents and guidance, and represents the agency and division during interactions with providers, federal, state, and localagencies, and the community. This position requires extensive travel throughout the Commonwealth including overnight stays. This position will serve in the role of licensing administrator as needed across all eight regional licensing offices.Minimum QualificationsComprehensive knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of adults and children served in regulated settings.Previous experience as a supervisor with proven leadership and team building skills.* Skill in working effectively within difficult or hostile environments to resolve problems.* Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.* Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.* Ability to operate basic office computer systems/programs* Knowledge of information and evidence collection and analysis techniques.* Travel is required, with possible overnight stays, throughout Virginia. Travel may also be required to attend critical or relevant in-person Agency or Division meetings.Additional Considerations* Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections* Experience as a program director or licensed long-term care administrator* Ability to travel easily within the central and northern regions of VirginiaSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth's Teleworking policy on a case-by-case basis.The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests form pursuant to the  Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114, as a condition of employment.  The filing must be completed on or  before the first day of employment and annually thereafter on or before February 1.  The  selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within  2-months of becoming a state filer and at least once during each consecutive period of two  calendar years commencing on the first odd-numbered year thereafter.   For more information, please visit  be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.VDSS values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.Virginia Department of Social Services does not provide sponsorship. The Virginia Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. For more information about our employment practices, please visit our Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan . Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching - Employee Benefits.If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (RMS) employment site when you apply.Contact InformationName: Division of Human ResourcesPhone: ...@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)Email: ...@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.