Childcare Compliance Supervisor & Field Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, NYC Health Department, is seeking an Associate Public Health Sanitarian‑II to lead a team of inspectors ensuring childcare programs comply with the NYC Health Code and NYS Social Service regulations. You will oversee field inspections, issue enforcement notices, and support regulatory decisions across NYC facilities.

Responsibilities include staff training, conducting complex inspections, and participating in hearings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher with required science credits and two years of inspective experience in regulations governing food, drugs, and environmental health.
• Associate degree with related science credits and four years of full‑time inspection experience; 60 credits with science focus.
• Education/experience equivalent to above with the NYNYR requirements for promotion eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise and evaluate work of staff performing inspections.
• Train staff on regulations and inspection procedures; ensure timely site visits.
• Conduct field visits, issue notices of violation, and recommend permit actions or closures for health hazards.
• Conduct follow‑up visits and accompany inspectors to evaluate performance.
• Participate in hearings and prepare cases; respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies.
• Navigate databases and provide policy/regulation guidance to staff and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory abilities

Written and verbal communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree with science credits

Associate degree with science credits

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The City of New York, NYC Health Department, is seeking an Associate Public Health Sanitarian‑II to lead a team of inspectors ensuring childcare programs comply with the NYC Health Code and NYS Social Service regulations. You will oversee field inspections, issue enforcement notices, and support regulatory decisions across NYC facilities.

Responsibilities include staff training, conducting complex inspections, and participating in hearings.