Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Public Health Sanitarian or to those who have successfully filed for the PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN Exam No. 6513 within the filing period From: March 4, 2026 To: March 24, 2026 or to those who have filed for the Open-Competitive ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN
Exam No. 6122 within the filing period From: March 4, 2026 To: March 24, 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 seeks to hire an Associate Public Health Sanitarian 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 the work of Child Care 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 as per quarterly supervisory requirements and additionally when needed
- Conduct inspections of a special or difficult nature, issue notices of violation, and make recommendations for issuance or denial of child care permits and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards
- Review child care 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
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Candidate must have a background in environmental health - child care or related field
Why you should work for us:
- 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 Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
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