New Job Bureau Of Early Care Regulation Deputy Director-Career Executive In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation is currently recruiting to fill a Child Care Regulation Deputy Director position. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 90% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse, Rhinelander, and Fond du Lac. Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!

DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

This position oversees the administration of regulated childcare. The Deputy Bureau Director assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure effective and consistent implementation of childcare regulation statewide. This position directs and coordinates the regions’ licensing and regulation functions with other Bureau and Division programs and with other Divisions and offices within the Department. This position develops and maintains contacts with providers, parents, counties, and other agencies, and plays a lead role as designated for the Division in program resolution.

For a complete copy of the position description, click here.

The starting salary is between $32.73 and $53.00 per hour ($68,078 and $110,240 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. The pay schedule/range is 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working in childcare, early childhood education, childcare regulation, or other human or social services field
• Supervisory and leadership experience (hiring staff, assigning work, maintaining timetables, providing feedback, etc.)
• Experience overseeing technical assistance and/or enforcement of procedures, policies, regulations and/or laws
• Experience overseeing policy and procedure development

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience coaching and mentoring professional staff
• Experience working with administrative rules and regulations governing the licensure and certification of childcare center
• Experience using data and statistical analysis for program planning, operations and evaluation
• Experience developing working relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and letter of qualifications. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on June 11, 2023. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Rebekah Gaumitz at 608-422-6417 or via email at [email protected].