Clearance Administrator, Bureau of Childcare

Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who have filed for INVESTIGATOR Exam No. 5083 within the filing period From:
June 4, 2025, To:
June 24, 2025. Multiple-choice testing was administered on Thursday, October 2, 2025

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 Investigator to serve as Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit who will conduct comprehensive background checks for child care staff.

• Review background clearance applications for completeness and accuracy, and process al required checks within designated timeframe.
• Manage a caseload of background clearance requests for licensed and prospective child care providers.
• Examine, analyze and verify records, documents and other information.
• Draft determination letters and conduct related outreach to providers and staff of child care programs regarding clearances.
• Provide technical assistance to child care operators and staff regarding background clearances necessary to attain, renew or maintain a license to provide services.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of confidential information and update databases in accordance with protocols.
• Assist child care providers by liaising between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public related to Early Childhood Education.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and solution oriented
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of child care regulations desired but not required
• Experience with data entry and querying large datasets a plus

• 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.

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