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Job Description
The Division of Finance requests to hire a City Research Scientist, Level II / Special Projects Manager to support the Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Finance. The Special Projects Manager will be expected to exercise independent judgement, coordinate multiple and diverse projects and respond quickly to changing conditions and complete tasks on a short turnaround time frame.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Evaluate, analyze, monitor and report on the capacity of all Bureaus within the Division of Finance to meet their programmatic goals, objectives and new public health initiatives.
Provide team leaders of each unit with evidence-based data and recommendations for program enhancements as needed to improve the quality of services provided and advance overall business performance.
Conduct relevant industry-based literature reviews (including charts, graphs and tables) to prepare comprehensive reports and provide programmatic updates.
Utilize effective project management techniques to ensure a seamless flow of data collection, tracking, trending and analysis as a means of providing the Deputy Commissioner with accurate and routine updates on the status of current projects.
Document progress of projects; Identify potential challenges with project deadlines and the gathering of quantitative and qualitative data.
Make recommendations for a corrective action plan as needed so that assigned projects remain on target and deliverables are met both at the divisional and inter-agency level.
Prioritize issues for the Deputy Commissioner’s review/attention as it impacts the attainment of the divisional goals and objectives.
Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects; develop project plans; facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
Maintain strong, collegial, and effective working relationships.
Communicate analytic solutions to external stakeholders and agency partners, including but not limited to community-based organizations with a public-health driven focus to implement improvements as needed to operational systems.
Prepare and present status reports defining progress, problems, and solutions.
Facilitate meetings, including by senior agency and division staff. This responsibility includes agenda preparation, recording of minutes, monitoring and following up for action items, and strong facilitation to assure meeting desired outcomes are achieved.
Generate management reports, Power Point presentations, briefing documents, memos, letters, and other materials using professional language with a high attention to detail and understanding of audience and desired outcomes.
Track updates and timelines for the completion of divisional projects that will impact the design, planning and implementation of new public health initiatives and agency-wide policies and procedures.
Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries. Provide guidance to other departments and/or agencies.
Maintain confidentiality as directed. Act as representative on committees, special related projects, and other activities as assigned.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
Outstanding interpersonal, written and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and graphics/diagramming application such as Visio).
Additional Information
**IMPORTANT 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 FORGIVENESS
The 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 Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 526511.
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, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
Residency Requirement
New 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.
