Child Care Inspection Supervisor, Bureau of Childcare

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • $78,250 - $89,987

About The Position

The Bureau of Child Care at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Child Care Inspection Supervisor to lead staff who inspect and monitor child care programs throughout New York City. The Bureau works to ensure that child care services comply with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations, and are licensed or permitted as required by law. It monitors programs to protect children’s health and safety and supports access to high-quality programs that promote early childhood development and learning.

The supervisor assigns, oversees, and evaluates inspection staff; trains them on regulations and procedures; and ensures site visits are completed within established timeframes. The position also involves conducting difficult or special field visits, follow-up monitoring, and performance evaluations; addressing violations and permit recommendations; participating in hearings; responding to inquiries; and helping staff resolve database issues. The selected candidate is expected to travel to Albany for training and elsewhere in New York State for an annual regulators’ meeting, with expenses paid by the agency.

The role is open to candidates who filed for the specified promotion or open-competitive Associate Public Health Sanitarian examination within its filing period. The position is with the NYC Health Department, an agency focused on protecting and improving the health of New York City residents.

Requirements

• Candidates must have filed for Promotion to Associate Public Health Sanitarian Exam No. 6513 or Open-Competitive Exam No. 6122 within the stated filing period.
• For promotion to a supervisory level, candidates must have two years of experience as a public health sanitarian.
• The stated Associate Public Health Sanitarian qualifications include a qualifying baccalaureate degree with specified physical and/or biological science credits and at least two years of satisfactory full-time inspection experience; or a qualifying associate degree with specified science credits and four years of such experience; or equivalent education and experience subject to the stated college-credit and public health sanitarian experience requirements.
• Candidates must meet the applicable Associate Public Health Sanitarian education and experience qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent status in the Associate Public Health Sanitarian title.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A background in environmental health, child care, or a related field.
• Operational knowledge of inspections and enforcement, including rules and regulations governing child care.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise, and evaluate Associate Public Health Sanitarians Level I and Public Health Sanitarians performing assessments and inspections.
• Train staff on regulations, inspection protocols, and procedures, and ensure site visits are conducted within established timeframes.
• Conduct field visits of a special or difficult nature; issue notices of violation; and recommend issuance or denial of child care permits or closure of programs presenting imminent health hazards.
• Conduct follow-up monitoring visits and accompany field inspectors to evaluate their performance.
• Participate in official hearings on violations and advise subordinate staff on preparing and presenting cases.
• Respond to oral and written inquiries from the public and city and state agencies.
• Navigate and guide staff through database issues needed to complete work.
• Provide office and field personnel with information about policies and regulations in the absence of the Director, Assistant Director, and/or Supervisor.
• Travel to Albany for training and elsewhere in New York State for an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting; agency expenses are paid.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Agency-paid expenses for required training and the annual NYS Regulator’s meeting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager