Child Care Investigator

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Bureau of Childcare ensures that childcare services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors childcare programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the childcare environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which supports early childhood development and learning. Position Summary: The Associate Investigator will search for childcare providers who are operating illegally, unregulated, and thus more likely to create an environment with health and safety risks to children.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of illegal childcare operations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Conduct intense surveillance in and around commercial and residential buildings of suspected illegal operations.
Interview childcare operators, staff, witnesses, families and children involved in complaints involving allegations of illegal operations.
Collaborate with other investigative agencies such as ACS, DOI, NYPD, FDNY.
Examine and analyze records and files of the childcare program to ensure compliance with regulations.
Maintain confidential records and files for all investigations performed.
Must be prepared to produce all required records and evidence to substantiate related legal processes.
Conduct public education and outreach efforts conveying the importance of choosing licensed providers and reporting to the NYC Health Department programs that may be unsafe, unhealthy or operating illegally.
Travel throughout New York City using mass transit or a personal car and carry approximately 15 pounds of inspection equipment.
Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting. Expenses paid by the agency.

Benefits

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
a tax-deferred savings program and
a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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