Healthcare Licensing and Surveys Administrator 2026-01078

Healthcare Licensing and Surveys Administrator 2026-01078

Salary

$9,754.66 - $10,838.51 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01078

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

EXMT02

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The State Survey Agency Director/Administrator leads the Office of Healthcare Licensing and Survey (OHLS) to ensure all operating healthcare facilities meet minimum standards for delivering safe and high-quality care. The at-will position acts as the State healthcare licensure authority and oversees Medicare and Medicaid certification and compliance with Conditions of Participation on behalf of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Federal Certification Oversight: Oversee all Federal certification activities to ensure CMS State Performance Standards and CLIA surveys for health and life safety are met. This includes coordinating concerns with CMS, approving Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) projects, and representing the Wyoming State Survey Agency at CMS meetings.
• State Licensure Activities: Manage state licensure activities, including the survey process, construction plan review and inspections, rulemaking, and legislation. Coordinate legal questions and concerns with the Attorney General's office.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate ongoing communication and meetings with various stakeholders, including Medicaid, WDH Epidemiology, LTC Ombudsman, and various Healthcare Associations. This includes conducting formal regulatory updates and training presentations at least twice a year.
• Budget Management: Oversee the State general fund and CMS budgets to ensure adequate funding for all federal and state survey activities.
• High-Level Decision Making: Make critical decisions regarding adverse actions on healthcare facility licenses, immediate jeopardy decisions for CMS, and staffing requirements. Approve contracts, agreements, and MOUs, and make recommendations for the nursing home Special Focus Facility and the nurse aide abuse registry.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

• A Bachelor's degree in a health and human services field.
• A license or certification as a health care professional.
• Five to eight years of work experience specifically in health care facility licensure and certification.
• Two to five years of general experience working in the healthcare industry.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Licensure and Certification: Comprehensive knowledge of health care facility licensure and certification processes.
• Regulatory Framework: Knowledge of federal (CMS) and state healthcare regulations, including rulemaking and legislative processes.
• Financial Administration: Knowledge of federal and state budget allocations, purchasing procedures, and contract management.
• Clinical Standards: Knowledge of health and life safety standards required for healthcare facility operating environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• This position is At-Will

Supplemental Information

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Regulatory Experience: How many years of experience do you have specifically working with Health Care Facility Licensure and/or Federal (CMS) Certification?

• 0-2 years
• 2-5 years
• 5-8 years
• 8+ years

04

Adverse Actions: Have you ever had primary responsibility for initiating or overseeing adverse actions (e.g., license revocations, decertification, or Civil Monetary Penalties) against a healthcare facility?

• Yes
• No

05

Healthcare qualifications: Do you have licensure or certification in a healthcare-related field (e.g.: RN, RD, PT)?

• Yes
• No

06

(AA) Describe your relevant work experience below.

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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