Clearance Administrator

City of New York • New York City, NY

13h

About The Position

The Investigator will serve as a Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit, conducting comprehensive background checks for childcare staff. The role supports the Bureau of Childcare, which monitors childcare programs for compliance with New York City and New York State regulations and works to protect children’s health and safety and support access to high-quality early childhood programs.

The position manages background-clearance requests for licensed and prospective childcare providers, reviews applications and records, communicates clearance determinations, and provides technical assistance to childcare operators and staff. It also involves handling confidential information and coordinating with City and State agencies and community stakeholders. Only permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Investigator Civil Service List are eligible to apply.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time qualifying investigative experience; or an associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Qualifying experience may include investigating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing on character and fitness for employment, or conducting investigations involving research, compilation, or location of evidence or information to build a case or uncover criminal, corrupt, unlawful, or unethical activities.
• Undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits for one year of full-time experience.
• All candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Must be a permanent employee in the title and reachable on the Investigator Civil Service List to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review background-clearance applications for completeness and accuracy and process required checks within designated timeframes.
• Manage a caseload of background-clearance requests for licensed and prospective childcare providers.
• Examine, analyze, and verify records, documents, and other information.
• Draft determination letters and conduct related outreach to childcare providers and program staff regarding clearances.
• Provide technical assistance to childcare operators and staff regarding clearances required to attain, renew, or maintain a license to provide services.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of confidential information and update databases according to protocols.
• Assist childcare providers by liaising among City and State agencies, community groups, parents, and the general public on matters related to Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting says it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• 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.
• Possible work-from-home arrangement of up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED