Child Care Inspection Supervisor, Bureau of Childcare

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Child Care Inspection Supervisor to oversee field inspections and enforce health regulations for NYC child care facilities. You will lead inspectors, monitor compliance, and issue corrective actions as needed.

Open to permanent candidates or those who have filed for Promotion to Associate Public Health Sanitarian Exam No. 6513, with a strong background in environmental health and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 30 semester credits in physical/biological sciences and 2 years full-time inspection experience.
• Associate degree with 15 semester credits in physical/biological sciences and 4 years inspection experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above with at least 60 semester credits.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of Child Care Inspectors.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for field inspections and monitoring visits.
• Conduct follow-up visits and evaluate program performance.
• Inspect facilities, issue notices of violation, and make permit/closure recommendations.
• Review databases and case files for timely and accurate entries.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies.
• Train and coach new staff and provide reinforcement training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Environmental health background

Education

Bachelor's degree with science credits

Associate degree with science credits

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

Child Care Inspection Supervisor, Bureau of Childcare

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 70,233 - USD 80,768

Open to candidates who are permanent or those who have filed for PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN Exam No. 6513.

The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care 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 child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Bureau seeks to hire a Child Care Inspection Supervisor to ensure that child care services throughout New York City operate within regulatory compliance.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of Child Care Inspectors
• Ensure adherence to and enforcement of appropriate regulations, protocols and procedures for the proper conduct of field inspections and monitoring visits
• Conduct monitoring (follow-up) visits and accompany staff to programs to evaluate performance as per quarterly supervisory requirements and additionally when needed
• Conduct inspections of a special or difficult nature, issue notices of violation, and make recommendations for issuance or denial of child care permits and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards
• Review child care databases and case files for timely, accurate and complete entries
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries from the public and other city and state agencies
• Train and coach new staff and provide reinforcement training to current staff in Bureau protocols, procedures and regulations

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must have a background in environmental health - child care or related field

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • o a tax-deferred savings program and
  • o 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITA - 31220

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs and general environmental conditions; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 4 years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including