Child Care Inspection Supervisor, Bureau of Childcare at City Of New York

Job description

Open to candidates who filed for PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN Exam No. 6513 or the Open-Competitive Exam No. 6122 within the filing period From: March 4, 2026, To: March 24, 2026. Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 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 a Child Care Inspection Supervisor to lead a team of staff that inspects and monitors child care programs 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 work of Associate Public Health Sanitarians Level I and Public Health Sanitarians performing assessments and inspections. - Train staff on regulations, inspection protocols, and procedures; Assures that staff performs site visits within established timeframes. - Conduct field visits of a special or difficult nature, issue notices of violation, and make recommendations for issuance or denials of child care permits and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards. - Conducts monitoring (follow-up) visits and accompany field inspectors to programs to evaluate performance. - Participates in official hearings on violations and advises subordinate staff in preparing and presenting cases - Respond to oral and written inquiries from the public and other city and state agencies. - Navigate and guide staff through database issues needed to complete work. - Provide pertinent information regarding policies and regulations to office and field personnel (City and State) in the absence of Director, Assistant Director, and/or Supervisor. - 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. PREFERRED SKILLS: - Candidate must be permanent in the Associate Public Health Sanitarian title - Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Preferred candidate has a background in environmental health, child care or related field - Operational knowledge of inspections and enforcement including the rules & regulations governing child care, a plus. 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 Hea