Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner Division Management Systems Coordination
Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner Division Management Systems Coordination
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Job Description
The Division of Disease Controls mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification surveillance treatment control and prevention of infectious diseases which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination (DMSC) leads administrative surveillance informatics preparedness policy communications community engagement and racial equity and social justice activities for the Division and guides the strategic use of Division resources to advance innovative and effective policies and programs.
The Division is seeking someone to fill the Special Assistant position reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control. The Special Assistant will manage the coordination of operations and activities including but not limited to division reporting agendas and meeting notes requests made to the bureaus and Deputy Commissioner priority projects.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner the Special Assistants duties will also include:
Work closely with the Deputy Commissioner to track priority projects and tasks.
Coordinate and develop/lead Divisionwide communications and activities.
Work closely with the Deputy Commissioner and colleagues across the Division of Disease Control and the Health Department to ensure seamless coordination of meetings and presentations and track followups as needed.
Synthesize evaluate and interpret Divisionwide activities priorities data and research to develop materials for meetings and presentations including agendas talking points and PowerPoint presentations.
Coordinate and prepare required/requested reports as needed; maintain records to track and report on progress over time.
Conduct assigned research literature reviews memos and other summaries.
Maintain an awareness of research and other developments across all relevant infectious disease areas and incorporate into presentations talking points meeting agendas and other materials as needed.
Support the Deputy Commissioner when serving as emergency response Incident Commander; participate in emergency response meetings work with the Planning Section and Operations Section leadership to monitor progress on response objectives and assist with internal and external reports presentations agendas and talking points.
Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Strong organizational and project management skills; Effective communication and writing skills; Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative and sound judgment to accomplish tasks and solve matters with minimal guidance; Ability/willingness to take on and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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 Educations website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa 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 antitobacco 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 COVID19 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 SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.
Qualifications :
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical biological and environmental sciences and public health) A masters 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 fulltime experience in a responsible supervisory administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A masters 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 fulltime 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 masters 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
