Borough Director, Bureau of Childcare

Borough Director For The Bureau Of Child Care

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 include 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 :

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.

Administrative Consultant (EAR - 10014) Qualifications :

Salary Min : $66,066.00 Salary Max : $117,000.00