Child Care Inspection Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of Child Care Inspectors
• Ensure adherence to and enforcement of appropriate regulations, protocols and procedures for field inspections
• Conduct monitoring visits and accompany staff to programs to evaluate performance
• Conduct inspections of a special or difficult nature and issue notices of violation
• Review child care databases and case files for accuracy and completeness
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries from the public and other agencies
• Train and coach new and current staff in Bureau protocols and regulations

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree with 30 semester credits in physical or biological sciences (max 12 in applied sciences) and 2 years of inspection experience
• OR Associate degree with 15 semester credits in physical or biological sciences (max 6 in applied sciences) and 4 years of inspection experience
• OR equivalent education/experience with at least 60 semester credits including 15 in physical/biological sciences
• Must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian for supervisory eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Background in environmental health, child care, or a related field

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Hybrid work flexibility (up to two days per week from home)

About the Company

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents through various public health initiatives and services.