Child Care Inspector, Bureau of Childcare

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety and compliance of childcare programs in New York City. As a Child Care Inspector, you will conduct inspections, enforce health regulations, and support early childhood development initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and safety of children while enjoying the benefits of public service employment, including loan forgiveness programs and unmatched health benefits. If you are passionate about public health and community service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Job Security

Work From Home Policy

Qualifications

• Conduct inspections of childcare programs for compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports of inspection findings.
• Assess risk and provide recommendations for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic inspections of childcare facilities.
• Review findings and instruct operators on compliance.
• Issue court summonses and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytic skills

Observational skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in physical/biological sciences

Associate degree with 15 credits in sciences and 5 years experience

Tools

Mobile computing devices

Job description

Child Care Inspector, Bureau of Childcare

Child Care Inspector, Bureau of Childcare

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$51,460.00/yr - $51,460.00/yr

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 of Child Care seeks to hire Child Care Inspectors (Public Health Sanitarians) to conduct inspections of child care programs throughout New York City and to enforce pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• 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 but not limited to 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 child care 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 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.
• 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. AMENDED**3.28.25
  
  

Preferred Skills

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.

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:
• 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.
  
  

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!

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.

PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN - 31215

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; or
• 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 5 years of experience as a public health technician assisting sanitarians and engineers in carrying out the various elements of prevention and control programs affecting the public’s health.
  
  

Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and /or to perform the essential functions of the job.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.

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