City of New York

Job Description

Public Health Epidemiologist II-51181 Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST Exam No. 5140 within the filing period From: November 6, 2024, To: November 26, 2024. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Friday, May 23, 2025.

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. This role provides essential cross-cutting support for non-clinical functions within the Office of Medical Affairs. You will gain broad exposure by assisting teams involved in critical areas like drug-resistant TB case management and regulatory affairs. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and flexible individual willing to handle a variety of tasks, including essential administrative and coordination duties. The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be adept at managing competing priorities, and demonstrate an eagerness to learn clinical/scientific subject matter and analytical techniques. While initial responsibilities focus on supporting team members, this role offers opportunities to contribute to data-driven public health improvements and take on progressively more complex tasks as familiarity and skills grow.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Provide administrative and logistical support: Update and meticulously organize program protocols; prepare and manage correspondence; take clear and concise meeting minutes.
• Assist the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator: Support the preparation and review of regulatory documents (e.g., court orders); coordinate and attend meetings with legal and hospital partners, delivering documents within the city as needed.
• Support the MDR-TB coordination team: Assist with data extraction and quality assurance checks; serve as a reliable point of contact for responding to data/information requests from internal/external partners, health professionals, and hospitals.
• Ensure team coverage: Flexibly cover essential functions for team coordinators during absences, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
• Prepare communication materials: Create, update, and refine presentations (including basic graphics) related to program activities.
• Contribute to program development (with guidance): As experience grows, assist with developing specific projects aligned with program needs and candidate interest/abilities, under the direction of senior staff.

PREFERRED SKILLS: :

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability.
• Eagerness to learn new subject matter (clinical/scientific concepts) and technical skills.
• Additional desirable skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data manipulation, visualization, or analysis using statistical software (such as R, SAS, or SPSS) or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn these skills.
• Prior experience in a public health, healthcare, or regulatory setting is a plus.

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST - 51181

Qualifications

1. A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.