Child Care Compliance Officer (ECECD #69795+)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

Ensures compliance with the applicable State and Federal Regulations in order to protect the Health, Safety and development of the children of New Mexico.

How does it get done?

Compliance officers inspect and monitor child care facilities for compliance with federal and state regulations through on-site surveys to identify any areas that could be dangerous or harmful to children or staff members. They ensure the health and safety of the children in the care of child care facilities through the interpretation and administration of applicable regulations. Compliance Officers review and investigate complaints of licensed and unlicensed facilities as well as maintain licensed child care providers' information within the agency database. Information including, but not limited to, accurate documentation of licenses, which has a direct effect on provider payment amounts for childcare assistance recipients; complaints and incidents; and any other documentation directly related to licensed child care providers. Compliance officers may need to conduct workshops on child care licensing regulations as well as other areas as applicable. They will also provide and participate in consultation, training and technical assistance for childcare providers, staff, agencies and the general public.

Who are the customers?

Private or public facilities and homes that provide child care, education, services and supervision to children of New Mexico for less than 24 hours of any day.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a field related to care and education of children such as family studies, health care, human development, human services, psychology, public policy, sociology, or social work. Experience working in a setting with children.
In the absence of these degrees, a Bachelor's Degree with at least 15 college credits in a related field, or relevant experience.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Brenda Granger (505) 331-3578. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.