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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 7 hours ago

Child Care Inspector, Bureau of Childcare

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New York City residents. They are seeking a Child Care Inspector to conduct inspections of child care programs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while improving access to quality early childhood programs.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Public Health KnowledgeInspection SkillsRegulatory ComplianceData CollectionReport WritingAnalytical SkillsObservational SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

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.