Child Care Inspector

$51,460 - $59,179/Yr

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

501-1,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Child Care Inspector position at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene involves conducting inspections of childcare programs to ensure compliance with health codes and regulations. The role is crucial for safeguarding the health and safety of children in childcare environments and includes responsibilities such as preparing inspection reports, instructing operators on compliance, and enforcing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic inspections of childcare programs involving visual inspection of premises, review of documents and records, field testing, and sample collection.
• Prepare reports using a handheld tablet to document inspection findings in a complete, clear, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Review findings with and instruct operators on regulatory compliance and remedial measures including proper food handling, sanitation, vermin control, and other areas of environmental health.
• Issue court summonses and hearing notices and may close establishments in cases of imminent danger.
• Determine site viability related to applications for permits to open a childcare program under the NYC Health Code and/or NYS Regulations.
• Conduct data collection and reporting activities for routine operations and for special studies and surveys.
• Attend and testify at administrative hearings as a representative of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Travel throughout New York City using mass transit or a personal car and carry approximately 15 pounds of inspection equipment.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, or an associate degree with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences and 5 years of experience as a public health technician.
• Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills.
• Ability to deduce potential impacts of conditions or assess risk.
• Writing skills including the ability to adequately describe observations in detail.
• Computer skills including the use of mobile computing devices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public health or environmental health inspections.
• Familiarity with childcare regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering resources and opportunities for health.