PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION:

CHECW aims to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality with a focus on chronic disease, by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. CHECW works to increase place-based investments in priority neighborhoods with community programming and services based on epidemiology; influence and leverage the health system to promote whole-person care; intensify the agency's approach to tackling big salt, sugar, and tobacco; and finding innovative ways to improve the built environment and address other social determinants of health. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration, and Services. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health (BBNH) champions the agency's mission to protect and promote the health of all New Yorkers.

BBNH's catchment area includes North and Central Brooklyn, including the neighborhoods of Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick, East New York, and Brownsville. This bureau supports programming, planning, and recovery work to address racial and other social inequities resulting in premature mortality for neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by chronic disease and COVID-19 due to histories of systemic and structural inequities driven by racism and oppression. BNNH's array of programming includes chronic disease prevention, maternal health, research and evaluation, mental health and wellness, community engagement, partnership development, capacity building, policy development, and program planning.

The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Executive Director to ensure all bureau programs and initiatives are coordinated, implemented and aligned, to accomplish programmatic and administrative goals and objectives established by CHECW and the Commissioner of Health.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Support the Assistant Commissioner with strategic planning, program development, program oversight, including direct and indirect oversight of more than 50 staff while fostering staff development.
- Research, develop and implement various health programs under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner.
- Ensure the Bureau's goals, objectives, and programs are coordinated to produce a positive impact on the health of the community;
- Work closely with the Bureau Directors to create and develop evidence informed data-driven initiatives;
- Direct and conduct studies of the bureau's policies and procedures, recommend new ones and/or modifies current ones.
- Gather and analyze data about bureau operations, identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies to increase efficiency, and implementing changes.
- Oversee the research and analysis of best practices to support operational efficiency, effectiveness, and equity across the bureau.
- Coordinate and prepare reports on bureau activities and initiatives with specific attention to accomplishments.
- At the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, oversee unit directors ensuring scopes of work align with agency, division and bureau goals and objectives.
- Serve as Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health's administrative lead to CHECW's Bureau of Finance and Administrative Services on matters related to finance, human resources, procurement, and operations.
- Work closely with unit directors to identify external funding sources to support program growth or develop innovative programs aligned with COVID recovery and community engagement.
- Serve as the bureau liaison to coordinate joint activities, initiatives, and projects with other bureaus/divisions.
- Coordinate and prepare reports on bureau activities and initiatives with specific attention to accomplishments.
- Collaborate with city, state and federal agencies, community-based organizations, and other experts to advance the mission on the bureau;
- Coordinate key internal agency staff on key policy initiatives.

Why you should work for us:

- 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

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.

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.