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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 day ago

Child Care Inspection Supervisor

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers. They are seeking a Child Care Inspection Supervisor to oversee childcare inspectors, ensure compliance with health regulations, and maintain high standards in childcare services throughout New York City.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of Childcare 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

Conduct inspections of a special or difficult nature, issue notices of violation, and make recommendations for issuance or denial of childcare permits and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards

Review childcare 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

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

Qualification

Public Health SanitarianEnvironmental HealthSupervisory ExperienceBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesLeadership 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; 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

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

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 at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and/or biological sciences

To assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health), all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in '1' above

In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level, candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian, pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health)

Preferred

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Candidate must have a background in environmental health - childcare or related field

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness