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Working Title: Child Care Center Unit Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

+ **Job ID** : 89726

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/28/25 date. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

+ **Date Posted** : 10/22/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/05/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / DeptChildYth&Fam-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : DCY - Central Office / OIG CCC Licensing Unit #2

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours:** 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10%

+ **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from their primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from their primary work location and live within Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary work location. See Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) policy for additional information.

The Licensing Division within the Office of Inspector General is hiring! This position exists to execute the responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 142B and 142C. This position exists in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Licensing Division, within the Child Care Center Licensing and Certification Unit. This position exists to manage statewide licensure/certification of childcare centers.

Responsibilities include:

+ Interpret state laws and rules that apply to licensed programs to assure that: (A) inspections and investigations of programs are conducted as required and that licensing actions are completed in accordance with regulations; (B) licensing sanctions are issued as required; and (C) variances issued to programs are granted based on identified standards.

+ Manage the workflow and output of the unit. This includes: (A) overseeing the operations of the unit; and (B) conducting and participating in internal and external meetings, task force groups and workgroups.

+ Manage staff, including hiring, supervising, evaluating, and, if needed, taking disciplinary action.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience with licensed or certified childcare centers that includes monitoring/ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and rules.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations and laws applicable to childcare centers licensed or certified by DCYF.

+ Collecting and analyzing information or data

+ Overseeing projects and/or work of others

+ Identify and resolve problems, complex cases, or licensing issues

AND

Demonstrated leadership* experience.

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Contemporary methods used in providing services to children in licensed or certified childcare centers

+ Experience with methods to investigate issues and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements

+ Knowledge of administrative, civil and criminal law affecting the licensing function and actions

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.