Quick Summary
- Process initial, renewal, and change licensure applications and issue licenses for approved services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Work includes ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of licensure actions, supporting public records and legal requests, maintaining administrative procedures, and coordinating activities that support the section's regulatory responsibilities. The position requires independent judgment, strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume regulatory environment.
Key Duties Include:
- Process initial, renewal, and change licensure applications and issue licenses for approved services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Review licensure documentation for completeness and accuracy and coordinate with program staff to resolve application deficiencies and outstanding requirements.
- Coordinate with financial and budget staff to track licensure fees, monitor delinquent payments and penalties, and determine application eligibility based on payment status.
- Maintain records and tracking systems related to licensure applications, fee collections, application status, and regulatory actions.
- Gather, compile, and disseminate records and documentation in response to public records requests, contested case hearings, and other authorized information requests.
- Supervise administrative support staff by assigning work, monitoring performance, providing guidance, and ensuring consistent delivery of customer service and administrative support functions.
- Train, mentor, and support staff in licensure processes, regulatory requirements, customer service expectations, and administrative procedures.
- Evaluate, update, develop, and implement standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance with program requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for providers, consumers, government agencies, attorneys, advocacy organizations, and the public by responding to inquiries and providing program-related information and assistance.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and administrative documents to support licensure operations, program administration, regulatory activities, and management decision-making.
Requirements
~1 min readSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience, including one year as a lead worker
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $43,267–$75,718 a year
- 12% below the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 13 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
- First seen
- November 2, 2026
- Last seen
- November 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 12
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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