Full Job Description
The Bureau is looking to hire a Chronic Disease Data Analyst who will play an integral role supporting research and program evaluation activities aimed at reducing the burden of chronic disease in New York City.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Provide analytic support to Bureau Units, including responding to data requests in a timely manner, and/or assisting in the design of research and evaluation activities.
Work with Research & Evaluation unit staff to perform core unit activities including surveillance, data management and analysis, preparation of summary tables, figures, and maps related to chronic disease.
Clearly and systematically documenting analytic processes (codebooks, SAS programs, etc.).
Synthesize and summarize peer-reviewed literature on topics related to chronic disease prevention as needed.
Draft reports and presentations for internal and external audiences; leading and/or assisting the drafting and submission of peer-reviewed articles.
Provide data and data interpretation of other Bureau-created external documents and presentations.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in quantitative analytical methods; some familiarity with qualitative methods;
- Experience using statistical software (SAS, SQL, other);
- Experience with data visualization and communication (both verbal and written);
- Ability to manage quantitative datasets;
- Comfort with managing multiple tasks and tracking progress to adhere to set timelines;
- A work style incorporating high levels of organization, excellent attention to detail, and a focus on solutions;
- Familiarity with peer-reviewed literature on chronic disease prevention, health equity and strategies to eliminate racial disparities in health outcomes
- 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 (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.
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.