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Job DescriptionThe New York City Health Department's Division of Disease Control is responsible for the identification, surveillance, treatment, control and prevention of infectious diseases in NYC. The Division is composed of seven bureaus: Bureau of Division Management and Systems Coordination, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, Bureau of HIV/AIDS, Bureau of Immunization, Bureau of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control and the Public Health Laboratory.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Assisting in drafting and implementing Disease Control administrative policies and procedures.
Monitoring proposed federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Conducting research to inform comments and position statements on proposed federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Researching, evaluating, and summarizing infectious disease and other public health policies implemented in other jurisdictions.
Performing research to inform Bureau policy initiatives.
Working collaboratively with policy and programming staff from other Disease Control bureaus on policy initiatives.
Conducting literature reviews and research to assist in the development of the annual Division of Disease Control policy and regulatory agendas.
Conducting literature reviews and research to assist in development and implementation of cross-cutting policy initiatives impacting immigrants, LGBQ and TGNC individuals, and other priority populations.
Researching grant opportunities and drafting grant proposals.
Coordinating with other Health Department offices, including Office of the General Council, Office of External Affairs, and other impacted divisions
Minimum Qual Requirements
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:
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
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
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.
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Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.Preferred Skills
Knowledge of domestic infectious disease trends, epidemiology, and prevention technologies
Understanding of public health practice; knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health
Extensive research and writing skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences (e.g., memoranda, policies, abstracts, manuscripts, grants, proposals, protocols, presentations, outreach materials, social media)
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders
Project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail
Ability to provide support to junior staff; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional InformationIMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license.
Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
Current Resume
Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.LOAN FORGIVENESSThe federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL”To ApplyApply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 421931.We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, priorResidency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.Job ID: 421931# of Positions: 1Business Title: Policy Analyst, Division Management & Systems CoordinationCivil Service Title: CITY RESEARCH SCIENTISTTitle Classification: Non-CompetitiveJob Category: Health, Policy, Research & AnalysisCareer Level: Experienced (non-manager)Work Location: 42-09 28th StreetDivision/Work Unit: Maternal, Infant, & Repr. HlthTitle Code No: 2174402Level: 02Proposed Salary Range: 75,504.00 - 86,830.00 (Annual)POSTING DATE: 11/08/2019POST UNTIL: 02/04/2020
