New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$150k/yr
Job Description The World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) was created in 2002 to monitor and evaluate the physical and mental health impact on more than 71,000 persons exposed to the September 11, 2001 disaster. Hou…
Skills: Translational Epidemiology, Data Pipeline Design, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$88k–$101k/yr
Job Description The Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS), within the NYC Department of Health, registers, amends, and issues certified copies of vital records, including births and deaths, for New York City residents. BVS is…
Skills: Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Staff Supervision
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Job Description The Bureau of Public Health Clinics has the mission of improving the sexual heath of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and s…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Medical Interviewing, Triage
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$116k/yr
Job Description The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, …
Skills: Community Engagement, Budgeting, Procurement, Finance, Organizational Skills
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Job Description Open to candidates who are permanent The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infecti…
Skills: Epidemiology, Contact Investigation, Data Analysis, Phlebotomy, Medical Chart Review
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$150k/yr
Job Description The Division of Mental Hygiene (MHy) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for policy, programs, and provider oversight related to mental health; alcohol and drug use…
Skills: Strategic Culture Shifts, Anti-racist Values, Trauma-informed Care, Equitable Hiring, Performance Management
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$84k–$150k/yr
Job Description The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people …
Skills: Physical Examinations, STI Diagnosis, HIV Treatment, PEP/PrEP Administration, Contraception Provision
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$66k–$80k/yr
Job Description Our mission is to safeguard the health of all New York City residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that address the needs of the NYC DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and res…
Skills: Clinical Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, BSL-3 Testing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Job Description The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permit…
Skills: Communication, Analytical Skills, Observational Skills, Risk Assessment, Technical Writing
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$113k/yr
Job Description The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Cal Service Center delivers enhanced customer service to the people of New York City by providing a single point of entry for al Department Health inf…
Skills: Call Center Operations, Staff Management, Performance Metrics Analysis, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$63k–$76k/yr
Job Description The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, …
Skills: Community Outreach, Stakeholder Management, Public Speaking, Data Reporting, Workshop Facilitation
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$77k–$106k/yr
Job Description Open to candidates who are: Permanent; eligible for consideration under 55-a; or those individuals who have successfully filed for CONSULTANT (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) Exam No. 5059 within the filing pe…
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Regulatory Compliance, Program Evaluation, Classroom Management, Technical Assistance
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$44k–$51k/yr
Job Description The Bureau of Customer Support/Information Support Services in the Office of External Affairs has an opening for a Bookbinder in the Graphics and Reproduction Unit to support, troubleshoot, and provide as…
Skills: Bookbinding, Commercial Printing, Machine Operation, Graphics Design, Equipment Maintenance
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$62k–$71k/yr
Job Description Open to candidates who are permanent The Bureau of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Hiring Unit Is seeking a detailed, customer service orientated individual with exceptional written and verbal commun…
Skills: Leave Administration, Customer Service, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Data Analysis
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$150k/yr
Job Description The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW), CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downs…
Skills: Program Administration, Care Coordination, Health Information Exchange, Contract Management, Strategic Planning
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
Job Description The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities f…
Skills: Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Python, Arcade, ESRI ArcGIS Pro
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$153k/yr
Job Description The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to…
Skills: Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity Advisory, Threat Intelligence
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$79k–$114k/yr
Job Description Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer I * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE WITHIN DOT OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST. The New York Ci…
Skills: AutoCAD, Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Structural Analysis, Bridge Design
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$105k–$142k/yr
Job Description Civil Service Title- Associate Project Manager III * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE WITHIN DOT, OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST. T…
Skills: Civil Engineering, Project Management, AutoCAD, Structural Analysis, Bridge Inspection
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$105k–$142k/yr
Job Description Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer III * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE WITHIN DOT OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST. The New York …
Skills: AutoCAD, Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Structural Analysis, Bridge Design
New York, New York, United States • Hybrid
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Oversee the Translational Epidemiology sub-unit, focusing on the Treatment Referral Program and the design of multi-source data pipelines for health surveillance. The role involves applying advanced analytics to identify emerging health conditions and supervising research staff and interns.
Requires a master's degree in public health or a related science, with a doctorate or master's plus specific years of research and supervisory experience. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in statistical methods, data linkage, and public health architecture.
The World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) was created in 2002 to monitor and evaluate the physical and mental health impact on more than 71,000 persons exposed to the September 11, 2001 disaster. Housed within the Center for Population Health Data Science in a renowned and dynamic agency, WTCHR research influences national policies concerning healthcare for those who survived the attacks and contributes novel epidemiologic findings to the post-disaster public health literature. Reporting to the Director of Research, you will be serving as the manager for a newly established sub-unit devoted to Translational Epidemiology. As manager for the Translational Epidemiology sub-unit, you will oversee and improve effectiveness and reach of our Treatment Referral Program, design and integrate multi-source data pipelines for detection of 9/11-related emerging conditions, and serve as a resource for advanced predictive analytics.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Design and integrate multi-source data pipelines, including aggregation/harmonization of diverse datasets into a layered public health surveillance architecture that supports real-time ingestion, data quality validation, and secure interoperability across platforms.
- Apply advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and anomaly detection to identify emerging health conditions, forecast risk trajectories, and generate actionable alerts for public health and WTC Health Program stakeholders.
- Serve as the quality assurance lead for data linkage to external administrative and clinical data sources, such as EHR, CMS, NY SPARCS, and the World Trade Center Health Program.
- Oversee day-to-day activities and administrative tasks associated with the Translational Epidemiology subunit in the Research and Survey unit, including WTCHR tracking of grant deliverables and oversight for interventions within the WTCHR.
- Supervise research staff, and interns/fellows, as requested
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 [email protected] 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.
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
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