INTERNAL ONLY - License Exempt Supervisor (SHPC4)

INTERNAL ONLY - License Exempt Supervisor (SHPC4)

Salary

$78,504.00 - $105,610.00 Annually

Location

Pierce County - Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Agency Internal - Permanent

Remote Employment

Remote Optional

Job Number

2026-08284

Department

Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Licensing

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

Attention: INTERNAL ONLY: This position is open to current DCYF employees only

Job Title: License Exempt Supervisor (SHPC4)

Location: Tacoma, WA - This position is flexible/hybrid and can be done remotely; however, you will need to be in person as needed to support business needs.

Closes: Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Salary: $78,504 - $105,610 Annually

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a dedicated and organized leader to serve as a License Exempt Supervisor within our Licensing Division. In this role, you will provide supervision to the team responsible for offering technical assistance and support to individuals interested in becoming licensed child care providers. This position plays a key part in ensuring high-quality service delivery and advancing our mission to strengthen opportunities, connections, and community for Washington's children, youth, and families.

We are looking for an individual who excels at prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and guiding a team in a dynamic environment. The schedule for this position is flexible, and the selected candidate will join a highly motivated group committed to supporting the license-exempt providers they serve.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

As the first-line supervisor for a unit of license-exempt staff, you will lead a team that helps prospective child care providers navigate requirements and understand the supports available to them. In this role, you will assign, prioritize, and review work assignments; provide consultation and direction on case handling; and delegate responsibilities appropriately to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. You will also coordinate staffing schedules to maximize support to customers while balancing the needs of your team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values community impact, and is eager to support both staff and providers in creating safe, stable, and enriching environments for Washington's children and families.

Some of what youll do:

• Assigns, delegates, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments.
• Provides consultation and direction to staff regarding customer services.
• Recruits and interviews new staff and recommend hiring to the Administrator.
• Develops training plans for staff and trains new and existing staff in the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing their job assignment including the use of online tools and other applicable computer systems.
• Informs unit of new agency policy and procedures and ensures that the unit reads, acknowledges and follows all DCYF policies and procedures.
• Arranges for training and specific job assignments and career development for staff and ensures all staff completes required trainings.
• Communicates with the Administrator regarding necessary personnel and license exempt issues within the unit. Ensures the unit complies with DCYF's Public.
• Records policy and procedure.
• Monitors accuracy and timeliness of completion of the process for applications, technical assistance, visits, and follow-up.
• Reviews and processes waivers in accordance with DCYF's policy and procedures.
• Ensures that specialists monitor license exempt providers every year in accordance with DCYFs policy and procedure.
• Reviews level of risk in cases alleging abuse and/or neglect of children and ensures appropriate reporting has taken place.
• Consults with the Administrator on issues of imminent risk to children, chronic violations, complex cases, LD/CPS, media matters and other cases as directed by the Administrator.
• Reviews violations of license exempt requirements to assure the health and safety of children and appropriate corrective action has been taken.

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3.

OR

• Two (2) years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2.

OR

• Four (4) years of experience in professional level child care or early childhood education in a licensed child care setting or formal early childhood setting; planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, educational, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• A Bachelors degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• A Masters degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND four(4) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Note(s):

A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of child development; risk assessment and decision making; research and applying law and regulations; interviewing techniques; role of expert representative in both court proceedings and multi-disciplinary team service delivery; concepts of group work and group dynamics; current literature on early care and education practices; concepts of community organization as applied to the development of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train staff; manage a large volume of work; supervise staff communicate with other agencies and community groups; communicate up and down the chain of command and develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of level of staff; evaluate job performance; interview job applicants; make professional judgments. Type documents, correspondence and narratives and access web-based applications.

How do I Apply?

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (current/updated)

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position requires a valid drivers license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:https://wfse.org/

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If youre experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

2026-08284

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Are you a current and active permanent employee with the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your education/experience as it relates to this position?

• One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2.
• Four (4) years of experience in professional level child care or, early childhood education in a licensed child care setting or formal early childhood setting; planning, administering, developing, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• A Bachelors degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• A Masters degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND four (4) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• I have none of the above.

03

Which of the following supervisory tasks have you performed in your current or previous roles? (Select all that apply)

• Assigning and prioritizing work
• Delegating tasks based on staff strengths
• Reviewing work for accuracy and completeness
• Coaching or providing performance feedback
• Developing or implementing training plans
• Coordinating staff schedules
• Addressing performance or personnel concerns
• Monitoring quality, timeliness, or compliance
• None of the above

04

Which of the following describes your experience applying DCYF policies and procedures related to license-exempt work (such as monitoring requirements, waivers, reporting expectations, or application processes).

• Extensive experience - This is/was a regular responsibility and includes applying multiple DCYF policies independently and consistently, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to others when needed.
• Considerable experience - I regularly apply DCYF policies and procedures and have a strong understanding of their requirements.
• Some experience - I occasionally apply DCYF policies related to licensing or license-exempt work.
• Limited experience - I have some related experience but have not regularly applied DCYF policies.
• I have none of the above.

05

Which of the following describes your experience identifying risk and ensuring appropriate reporting or escalation when child safety concerns arise.

• Extensive experience - This is/was a regular responsibility and includes assessing risk, identifying imminent safety concerns, and ensuring proper reporting or escalation in accordance with policy.
• Considerable experience - I regularly identify and report safety concerns and understand requirements for escalation.
• Some experience - I occasionally identify or report safety concerns in my work.
• Limited experience - I have related experience but minimal responsibility for risk assessment or reporting.
• I have none of the above.

06

Which of the following best describes your experience supporting providers or individuals seeking to become licensed or license-exempt child care providers (such as technical assistance, application review, or explaining requirements).

• Extensive experience - This is/was a regular responsibility and includes providing comprehensive support, completing application reviews, delivering technical assistance, and guiding individuals through requirements.
• Considerable experience - I regularly support providers or customers with requirements, documentation, or processes.
• Some experience - I occasionally provide assistance to providers or customers.
• Limited experience - I have related experience but have not frequently supported providers.
• I have none of the above.

07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

If claiming veterans preference in obtaining state employment, have you attached a redacted DD214, NGB22 or Predischarge Certification validating service type and discharge.

• Yes - DD214/NGB22
• Yes - Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).
• N/A

09

How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?

• Washington States career website: www.careers.wa.gov
• Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
• Washington State employee
• DCYF Recruiter
• College/university career fair or website
• Diversity network meeting/event
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• ZipRecruiter
• Handshake
• Other

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov