Bureau Initiatives Specialist, Bureau Of Chronic Disease Prevention

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease, including heart disease, obesity, and cancer, among New Yorkers. We work to address the impact of structural racism and other injustices that are a root cause of the inequitable prevalence, treatment and outcomes of chronic diseases in communities of color and among other marginalized communities.

BCDP focuses on nutrition, tobacco use, the built environment, screening for cancer, and reducing the incidence and impact of hypertension. BCDP works with partners in government and the community to employ evidence-based policies, programs, communications and research aimed at shifting environments, changing systems and promoting health equity as well as spearheads and evaluates innovative projects in order to develop new approaches to addressing chronic disease. BCDP aims to do this work with an understanding that structural forces, such as the commercial determinants of health " specifically tobacco and unhealthy food.

BCDP is working to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its work to ensure the most equitable public health outcomes possible. The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Ensuring seamless support for meetings, reports, and activities, as well as high-priority projects with a particular focus on efforts that are bureau wide, cross multiple units and programs, or address emerging workstreams and initiatives.

Disseminate information and serve as liaison between the Office of the Assistant Commissioner and the Bureau's programs to assist with troubleshooting and provide advice on operations and planning matters.

Monitor and track tasks, deliverables and deadlines for Bureau leadership and, as applicable, program units

Monitor and coordinate requests from the Commissioner of Health's Office, the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Commissioner's Office, City Hall, and other requests as needed.

Plan and/or support planning for upcoming meetings by preparing the agenda and necessary supporting materials (including Bureau Leadership Team meetings and Bureau staff meetings); after meetings, distribute follow-up items to staff

Identify and manage potential collaborations between programs, as well as with other Bureaus and Divisions as needed, and ensure Bureau work is coordinated and activities are aligned with Bureau goals

Preparing and, as necessary, soliciting information from leadership team for periodic and requested reports/materials such as Bureau's section of the Agency's performance reports, presentations, talking points or one-pagers

Conduct research, including literature reviews, on relevant public health topics and synthesize information into digestible, actionable documents for use by Bureau leadership in policy and program decision making; synthesize research findings from academic articles, research institutes, government agencies, and other publicly available reports upon request, creating high level summaries emphasizing key findings, outcomes, and limitations.

Provide the Assistant Commissioner and bureau leadership with regular updates on current projects by gathering information from Bureau leadership and program.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Ability to draft various reports and presentations that will be used for decision-making and strategy development Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to different stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple time sensitive requests at the same time and thrive in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated interest and commitment to health equity Experience working in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities. Experience can be through professional, volunteer, or academic environments Growth mindset and a focus on always learning Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.