Borough Director, Bureau of Childcare

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 Brooklyn licensing office.

• 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 Brooklyn.
• Direct a diverse workforce of more than 80 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, NYS, Federal Health Code Regulations, and Bureau policies and procedures to ensure consistent application.
• 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.

• 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 workforce, program operators, and various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.

• 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• 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 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…