Job Description

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Oversee and manage the EDC Office's scheduling, meeting planning, programmatic reporting, and special requests or ad hoc projects.
- Support and coordinate efforts to evaluate and improve initiatives, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure the implementation of standardized practices and processes across the Division, including research, evaluation, monitoring, program
design, policy analysis, and recommendations.
- Lead and oversee cross-divisional research initiatives, including surveys, program evaluations, and public health surveillance, to inform
decision-making and improve outcomes.
- Conduct and oversee research activities to identify best practices, assess program effectiveness, and guide evidence-based programmatic and
operational strategies.
- Ensure research findings are effectively translated into actionable strategies, programmatic improvements, and policy recommendations.
- Conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and synthesize research findings to inform strategic decision-making, policy development, and the
Division's priorities.
- Identify emerging trends and gaps in research to guide the Division's initiatives and ensure alignment with best practices.
- Set appropriate goals, research- and data-informed programmatic interventions, implementation approaches, data collection and evaluation
strategies, and timelines.
- Provide research expertise to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs, policies, and interventions.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate Divisional policies, programs, and procedures related to scientific research, epidemiological surveillance, and
other initiatives.
- Develop and oversee research protocols to ensure the integrity and quality of data collection and analysis.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate data- and research-informed strategies to embed and advance racial justice and health equity within the
EDC Office and across the Division.
- Use research and data to identify and address disparities in health outcomes and workplace practices.
- Act as a liaison between the EDC, Divisional leadership, external partners, and community organizations.
- Represent the EDC and Division in internal and external meetings, ensuring that research findings and data are effectively communicated to
stakeholders.
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the Division's research
capacity and pursue opportunities for collaborations and grant funding.
- Lead the development and dissemination of intra- and inter-divisional communications from the EDC.
- Prepare presentations, speeches, and briefing materials for the EDC's use with elected officials and key stakeholders, incorporating research
findings and data insights.
- Ensure timely reporting on programs, initiatives, and research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide training and mentorship to staff on research methodologies, data analysis, and evidence-based practices.
- Foster a culture of research and evidence-based decision-making within the Division.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and best practices in research, including data privacy and security.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Proven leadership and management experience, including hiring, personnel management, and team development.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences, including
stakeholders, staff, and external partners.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and partnerships across teams and
organizations.
- Outstanding organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
competing demands.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, with the ability to create professional presentations
and reports.
- Experience interpreting and applying programmatic, policy, and research data to inform decision-making and drive organizational goals.
- Commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with demonstrated experience leading or supporting health equity initiatives in
professional or personal settings.
- Extensive experience in public health, including conducting literature reviews, interpreting research and data, and performing policy and
stakeholder analyses to inform strategic initiatives.
- Proven ability to meet accelerated or time-sensitive deadlines, manage multiple high-priority projects, and respond to ad hoc requests with
efficiency and accuracy.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and applying quantitative and qualitative data to inform organizational strategies and program development.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a track record of designing and implementing successful initiatives or programs.
- High degree of flexibility, initiative, and adaptability, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive organizational success.

Why you should work for us:
- 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.

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