Senior Manager of Capacity Building, Office of Deputy Commissioner

The Office of the Chief Equity Officer seeks to hire a Senior Manager of Capacity Building to join the management team to build internal capacity among staff to advance racial and social justice and the Health Department's equity goals. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: - Lead the development and facilitation of communities of practice for agency staff, including equity-focused staff and senior level leadership. - Organize and/or deliver capacity building trainings and workshops, among other learning activities, focused on embedding equity into daily practices and job responsibilities. - Evaluate capacity building programs for quality assurance through surveys and analysis of findings. - Stay abreast of current research, evidence-based best practices, and tools/resources for applying equity in public health. - Manage, update, and serve as the technical point person for a tool library that includes equity focused tools and resources to assist staff in embedding racial justice and equity. - Serve as central point of contact for agency equity stakeholder community, including implementing a system of accountability for staff working on projects that advance the goals of the Office of the Chief Equity Officer. - Connect and coordinate with other team members as it relates to capacity building. - Contribute to the overall design, strategy, and implementation of Race to Justice activities, as a member of the management team. PREFERRED SKILLS: Three years of full-time experience in program management, community-based programming, public health, government, or a related field. Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work collaboratively across disciplines, and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively with government agencies, community organizations, consultants, academic partners, and other external stakeholders - 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.