HRU Data Associate, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

City Research Scientist, I (Flat Hiring Rate of $74,536.00)

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Support the provision of technical assistance to Harm Reduction Unit staff on issues related to data interpretation and management, the development of data reports, implementing quality improvement (QI) processes, including the development of novel reports and dashboards
• Assist in creating and maintaining HRU data sets, including, but not limited to, routine eSHARE reports, AIRS data extracts, an HRU annual report, and analysis of specific HRU programming including the Outreach and Syringe Litter program and the Drop-in Center program
• Support the HRU Data manager in communication between HRU and the Research and Surveillance Unit
• Collaborate with the HRU Data Manager and HRU Director in coordination of evaluation and research activities connected to HRU
• Create and deliver PowerPoint or other presentations to internal staff and external partners
• Assist with data requests and reporting to support program implementation, inform policy, troubleshoot issues and other program needs
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills

The Data Associate will have experience practicing public health and working across systems to further a public health approach to alcohol and other drug use; working with programs serving people who use drugs, including those using harm reduction approaches; in program monitoring and evaluation. In addition, s/he will:

• Have familiarity in data and database management, SAS, R, and SQL
• Have experience with quantitative data, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize epidemiologic and other scientific literature
• Have experience or willingness to learn data visualization and dashboarding tools, (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have experience or willingness to learn survey development and data collection, such as REDCap.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Be able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • A tax-deferred savings program and
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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:

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Additional Information

• Probationary Period: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.