The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created in 2015 to serve New Yorkers in historically underserved neighborhoods and connect them to key City services, using innovative methods of proactive outreach. PEU’s model has proven particularly critical in the midst of the global pandemic, a severe economic crisis, and now a challenging recovery. By combining proactive outreach, long term case management, and an interagency approach, PEU breaks down bureaucratic barriers to better serve those who are struggling with a range of hardships - from landlord harassment, homelessness, housing insecurity and eviction, to lack of health insurance, food insecurity, and much more.

Public Engagement Unit (PEU) name is recruiting for one (1) City Research Scientist II to function as a(n) Outreach Data Analyst, who will:

Under direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Outreach Data Analyst will perform such tasks as the following:

Examples of Typical Tasks Supervises subordinate staff conducting research/investigations on specific problems in a major scientific field of a physical, biological, environmental or social science, as directed by higher-level research scientists; instructs subordinate personnel in research methods and techniques. Makes and records observations on the progress of research/investigations and evaluates data. Designs, executes and interprets experiments. Assists in the coordination of research efforts of the agency with other research projects. Maintains records and prepares reports.

- Supervise staff and colleagues conducting data investigations.

- Instruct subordinate personnel in data gathering methods and techniques.

- Make and records observations on the progress of data collection, data analysis and evaluates data.

- Assist in the coordination of research efforts of the Public Engagement Unit.

- Maintain records of data collection and analysis.

- Prepare reports and dashboards for program staff and management.

- Develop actionable analytic findings to inform PEU tactics and strategies.

- Prepare and present evaluation reports for supervisors and senior management that clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through data visualization and clear written descriptions.

Work Location(s): 253 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
OR
2322 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10035

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range: $ 94,882 (Annual)

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.

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of social science or public administration and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of social science or public administration and three years of responsible full-time experience in the appropriate field 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 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.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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.