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LICENSING SPECIALIST 1/2

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403STWD-215873-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Central Office

State Police Bldg. 1st Floor

7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a dedicated Licensing Specialist 1/2 to join our Licensing Section. This role is vital to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children placed in licensed OJJ facilities. Licensing Specialists ensure compliance with state laws and regulations, provide training to facility staff, and support recruitment and retention efforts across the agency.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity : The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

Thinking Strategically : The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

An advanced degree plus one year of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

This position requires the incumbent to travel.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=167650) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Inspections & Compliance (50%)

+ Conduct statewide inspections of juvenile facilities to assess compliance with licensing laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Review records, interview staff and clients, and observe facility operations to evaluate quality of care.

+ Prepare inspection reports, recommend corrective actions, and chair exit conferences with facility administrators.

+ Investigate complaints from the public, professionals, or other agencies; findings may result in legal proceedings or license revocation.

+ Explain and interpret licensing laws to facility staff and administrators, offering consultation on compliance issues.

Training & Staff Development (30%)

+ Provide ongoing training to new and less experienced Licensing Specialists to ensure consistency and competency.

+ Deliver training to licensed facility staff on regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

+ Maintain instructor certifications in defensive tactics, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ethics, Sexual Harassment, and other required topics.

Recruitment & Outreach (20%)

+ Act as a liaison between OJJ and job applicants, coordinating recruitment efforts through job fairs, career events, and professional networks.

+ Collaborate with local and state entities to advertise positions and ensure staff qualifications.

+ Document recruitment activities and provide quarterly reports on outreach efforts.

Qualifications

+ Knowledge of juvenile justice systems, licensing standards, and compliance practices.

+ Strong communication and analytical skills for inspections, reporting, and training.

+ Ability to travel statewide and conduct inspections independently or as part of a team.

+ Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: The position may be housed at the Office of Juvenile Justice Central Office or at the location closest to the chosen applicant’s home address.

Appointment Type:Full time, Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensing Specialist 1 or 2. This position participates in the Career Progression Group (CPG)

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.S. 15:587.1 (c) (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79264)

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[email protected]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf) .

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

06

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

08

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

10

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

+ Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

+ No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

11

Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction

+ 3= I can accept direction

+ 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction

13

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

14

Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting with ethics and integrity

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act with ethics and integrity

+ 3= I can act with ethics and integrity

+ 4= I can act with ethics and integrity and help others improve their ability to act with ethics and integrity

15

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

16

Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively

+ 3= I can communicate effectively

+ 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication

17

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

18

Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments

+ 3= I can make accurate judgments

+ 4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments

19

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

20

Rate your ability to think strategically based on our definition: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking strategically

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think strategically

+ 3= I can think strategically

+ 4= I can think strategically and help others improve their ability to think strategically

21

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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