Program Description:

The Office of Chief Operating Officer/Executive Deputy Commissioner (COO) is responsible for ensuring that agency priorities are fully operationalized by effectively and efficiently managing resources. The Office is charged with ensuring that administrative functions support all programmatic activities of the agency, both centrally and through divisional administrative units. In addition, the Office is charged with helping the agency innovate in its programming and build community engagement in order to improve health and reduce disparities.

Position Description:

The Administration Office oversees all operational functions of the units reporting to the COO, including the Bureau of Audit Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Performance Management, and the Administrative Office. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Administration, the Project Coordinator will lead racial equity and social justice work and coordinate and manage the Personnel Action Requests (PARs) approval process for the COOs office. They will collaborate with other equity leads to support the advancement of workforce equity initiatives across the agency.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

* Serve as a lead and subject matter expert on racial equity and social justice for the Office Division Action Team and the liaison to agency's Race to Justice initiatives, as requested.

* Develop, plan and strategize annual equity goals for the COO Office with indicators to track progress in partnership with COO office DAT volunteers.

* Support the Office leadership and goals to advance workforce equity with a focus on pay equity through data analysis.

* Provide support for internal work related to Personnel Actions at the Office of Management & Budget.

* Develop monthly data reports & metrics on submissions to OMB.

* Conduct routine quality assurance on Personnel Action Requests (PARs) data and conduct analyses as needed.

* Provide technical assistance and support to agency users of automated OMB Hiring Application.

* Research and review Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure accuracy and consistency with OMB guidelines and policy.

* Research and review OMB submissions to ensure positions are equitable across the agency.

* Supervise staff on OMB PAR research and review processes, as needed.

* Organize and maintain COO admin SharePoint site.

Preferred Skills:

* Experience in project management and tracking systems.
* Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish multiple tasks and solve problems.
* Knowledge of social justice, workforce equity and organizational change principles, or willingness to learn.
* Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Comfort in navigating ambiguity.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Why work for us:

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!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular
position

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 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.