[Jobs] Director: Surveys and Data NYC

[Leora Lawton]

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is looking for a Director
for our health surveillance surveys as well as for management of other
health data sets. We've greatly benefited from having in-house expertise in
survey design and measurement, and it's a very cool place to work.
Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and please share
this with others you believe would be interested in pursuing this
opportunity.



Director: Surveys and Data, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
Bureau of Epidemiology Services To apply: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In
the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 171183.



Thank you.



Stephen Immerwahr

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Epidemiology Services

42-09 28th St, CN#6

Queens, NY 11101-4132

347-396-2822



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                DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

                Job Posting Notice

                Job ID: 171183   1

                Business Title: Director, Surveys and Data, Bureau of
Epidemiology Services

                Civil Service Title: CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

                Title Code No: Level: 21744          4B

                Job Category: Health

                Career Level: Experienced (non-manager)

                Proposed Salary Range: $ 85,328.00 - $124,024.00 (Annual)

                Work Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

                Division/Work Unit: Bureau of Epidemiology Srvcs



Job Description

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES) is dedicated in helping monitor
and improve the health of New Yorkers.   The Survey and Data Units are
responsible for collecting, analyzing, and providing survey and
methodological support both within and outside of the Health Department.



DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:



--  Responsible for the day-to-day management, evaluation, and development
of the Survey and Data Units and leading a unified team to respond to
agency needs and priorities.



-- Identify and implement cross-training opportunities between the units to
increase synergy between units and enhance collaboration and Bureau
capacity.



-- Oversee the conduct of several regular surveys including the Community
Health Survey and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and special surveys and
ensure that applicable and innovative survey methods are applied as
appropriate.



-- Oversee the management and analysis of survey and other data housed
within the Bureau of Epidemiology Services.



-- Ensure the agency is using innovative and up-to-date data collection and
analytic methods and develop and implement new approaches as indicated.



-- Provide support to other Bureaus and Divisions on survey design and data
collection and analysis.



-- Oversee the monitoring of contractor compliance with survey schedules
and deliverables.



-- Provide leadership, vision, and support to the Bureau and agency on
issues related to surveys, data collection, management, and analysis.



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

                The candidate should have a strong epidemiologic, survey,
and analytic background and strong supervision and project management
experience with a masters degree or higher in epidemiology, public health,
social sciences, or a related field. The candidate should also have
excellent oral and written communication skills and be comfortable working
in and directing teams with diverse membership.

                To Apply

                Apply online with a cover letter to
https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number
# 171183.





We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only
those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

                Work Location

                42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY

                Residency Requirement

                New York City residency is 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.



                POSTING DATE:                POST UNTIL:

                                10/09/2014         Until Filled



-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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