The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire an Assistant Director of Asthma Program Evaluation, who will lead program evaluation efforts and daily management of data and evaluation activities for the Bronx Asthma Program. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: - Monitor neighborhood asthma surveillance data. - Oversee data analyses to evaluate program progress, measure outcomes, and inform decision-making. - Oversee the development and implementation of Information Technology systems to support program operations and data management. - Supervise research and evaluation staff to ensure high-quality work and effective collaboration. - Respond to data requests and conduct literature reviews. - Coordinate with other health department asthma program evaluation activities to align efforts and maximize impact. - Represent the program at departmental, local, statewide, and national meetings to share insights and advocate for program goals. - Develop and execute data dissemination strategies to share findings through reports, presentations, and other formats. PREFERRED SKILLS: - Commitment to social justice and equity - Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines. - Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policies - Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities. - Experience working in applied public health programs. - Prior program evaluation experience. - Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and familiarity with appropriate. analytical software required. - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. oadditional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. oa tax-deferred savings program and oa 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. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744 Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.