Clearance Supervisor

• Job Category:
  Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 69,880 - USD 98,325

Division/Program Summary

Description:

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With a staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control.

Bureau of Child Care ensures that childcare 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 childcare programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the childcare environment, and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning.

Position Summary:

The Associate Investigator/ Clearance Supervisor will ensure compliance with legislative mandates to conduct comprehensive background checks for childcare staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assign, supervise and evaluate Clearance Administrators in the conduct of investigations.
• Provide technical assistance in reviewing, interpreting, and the proper reporting of clearance results.
• Responsible for the maintenance of confidential records for all investigations performed.
• Perform quality assurance review of Clearance Administrators’ processing of investigations and database entries.
• Conduct special investigations which are of more than ordinary difficulty by reason of greater complexity or hazard.
• Review and issue approval or denial of clearance requests and ensure accuracy of data release.
• Collect and compile performance data on investigations and report on key performance indicators.

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.

Highly organized, strong attention to detail; solution oriented.

Dedication to customer service.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of childcare regulations.

Experience with data entry and querying large datasets.

• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• 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.
• 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…