Borough Director, Bureau of Childcare

Borough Director

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 of Child Care seeks to hire a Borough Director to provide leadership and oversight for its Bronx licensing office. Duties will include but not be limited to : Manage the borough's office, inspection, licensing and enforcement operations. Oversee issuance of permits, licenses and registrations to child care operators within the borough of Bronx Direct a diverse workforce of more than 50 supervisors, inspection staff and office-based employees. Oversee data collection and reporting to monitor performance, inform strategic planning and guide bureau decision-making. Review and inform enforcement actions involving child care providers including suspensions and revocations of permits. Interpret NYC Health Code Regulations and Bureau policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements. Ensure timely response and determination of complaints and critical incidents. Represent the Bureau in cooperation with other governmental agencies and community organizations in establishing and improving quality standards in the child care delivery system. Preferred skills : Extensive working knowledge of city, state and federal child care regulations, and the operational landscape of the NYC child care delivery system; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to think outside the box to analyze and modify organizational structures with an eye toward improvement, accountability and control; Ability to distill complex material and data into actionable recommendations; Proven record of working effectively with a diverse work force, program operators, and various stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.

Why you should work for us : Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal / state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. Benefits : City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as : 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 and 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.

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Minimum Qualifications : 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 30 credits in the eh biological and / or physical sciences, and four 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 sanitation, eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising staff performing food, drug and general environmental sanitation inspectors or related work; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in the biological and / or physical sciences, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above; or 3. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However all candidates must have at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including 12 credits in the biological and / or physical sciences, and at least two years of experience as a public health sanitarian, including or supplemented by eighteen months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity as described in "1" or "2" above.

Residency Requirement : New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.