Job Description
Working closely with other Evaluation Specialists, Data Analysts, and Senior Research Analysts, the Evaluation Specialist (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist II) in the Research and Evaluation Unit will contribute to evaluation and reporting for RWHAP (Part A and EHE) programs and assist on other projects as needed. This opening offers a rare opportunity to join a stellar team in advancing health practice, policy, and science through the effective use and communication of data.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Providing specifications, testing, documentation, and provider/user support and materials on data systems, including the Electronic System for HIV Reporting and Evaluation (eSHARE).
- Developing data collection tools and/or analytic methods to identify populations of focus, inform quality management/ improvement, assess program outcomes, and reduce health disparities.
- Cleaning, managing, analyzing, and displaying data using analytic software packages (primarily SAS).
- Reviewing syntax/code and supervising task completion for analyses by other REU staff.
- Interpreting and disseminating findings through reports, presentations, and papers for publication.
- Developing and managing multiple research/evaluation projects.
- Participating in core unit activities, including responding to data requests and coordinating the matching of records across data sources.
- Supporting federal grant deliverables and the local public health response to emergencies.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of SAS (programming and analysis), Tableau (data visualization),and Adobe Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office software.
- Experience with analyzing large health services program datasets and/or surveillance datasets.
- An appreciation for data quality and program quality management.
- Capacity to maintain multiple projects simultaneously, maintain productivity under pressure, and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment, populations most affected by HIV, key HIV outcome measures, and structural determinants of health outcomes.
- Effective translation of scientific information to facilitate its application in policy and practice.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of scientists, IT specialists, planners, clinicians, program managers, and service providers within the NYC Health Department and at external agencies, as well as clients/consumers who participate in community planning and research review processes.
- 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.
