NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 day ago
Child Care Inspection Supervisor, Bureau of Childcare
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of New Yorkers. The Child Care Inspection Supervisor will lead a team that inspects and monitors child care programs to ensure compliance with regulations and improve access to quality child care services.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Conduct monitoring (follow-up) visits and accompany field inspectors to programs to evaluate performance
Participate 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 OCFS training and elsewhere throughout the State for meetings. Expenses paid by the agency
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be permanent in the Associate Public Health Sanitarian title
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
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
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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