Clearance Administrator

City of New York • New York, NY

10d • $50,206 - $57,737

About The Position

The Investigator will serve as Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit and conduct comprehensive background checks for childcare staff. The role supports the Bureau of Childcare, which ensures that childcare services in New York City comply with applicable health and social service regulations and licensing requirements, and works to protect children’s health and safety and improve access to high-quality childcare programs.

Requirements

• Only permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Investigator Civil Service List are eligible to apply.
• Meet one of the stated Investigator qualification pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of qualifying full-time investigative experience; an associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Candidates using the education-and-experience equivalency pathway must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. Undergraduate credits may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits per year of full-time experience.

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 about background clearances needed to attain, renew, or maintain a license.
• Ensure confidential information is properly stored and handled, and update databases in accordance with 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 states that 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 with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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