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With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.     

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will be supervised by DOHMH. 

Program Description: 

The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective public action. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected – and actively used to protect and promote the health and well-being of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agency-wide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.  This position will be based at the Health Department’s office in Long Island City, NY, with the possibility of hybrid work.  

The Emergency Preparedness Manager will support and coordinate the Center for Population Health Data Science’s (CPHDS) emergency preparedness activities to enable comprehensive and efficient responses. This includes determining how CPHDS can strengthen preparedness and response throughout its programs and being able to pivot and scale routine public health activities into response functions during emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Manager will also assist with setting priorities and developing a strategy and implementation plan to strengthen CPHDS’ emergency response infrastructure and response ready plans.

The Emergency Preparedness Manager will be critical for the development of CPHDS preparedness plans, protocols, and procedures, as well as aligning with Agency emergency response priorities and emergency response needs. This position will work closely with CPHDS leadership, as well as other senior staff, to facilitate a clear understanding of capabilities and needs, as well as ensure the support of senior leadership to support resource allocation. The Emergency Preparedness Manager will also liaise with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) to facilitate understanding of CPHDS day-to-day and response activities, as well as strengths and needs to better support priorities during both the preparedness and response phases of emergencies.

Duties:

• Develop and/or update plans, protocols, and procedures, and trainings for how the Center for Population Health Data Scient (CPHDS) will support emergency response functions.
• Enhance processes and systems to bolster staffing depth and create sustainable staffing models to support emergency response.
• Identify and resolve gaps and implement improvements, as identified in evaluation of emergency responses.
• Develop and/or identify training material relevant to CPHDS emergency preparedness priorities.
• Assess impacts on CPHDS programs and services when additional functions are taken on during an emergency and/or absorbed after an emergency.
• Serve as project manager for identified CPHDS emergency preparedness and response priorities including Response Ready priorities.
• Work with OEPR, and Integrated Data Team (IDT) Coordinators, and CPHDS continuity of operations (COOP) Coordinator to ensure alignment across Incident Command System (ICS) and COOP functions and activities.
• Participate in emergency response group meetings and activities, including planning, training, exercises, and evaluation.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and dissemination of Division-specific plans and procedures for the continuation or alternate delivery of essential services, as defined in the Essential Services Glossary (ESG), during emergencies.

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet one of the following:

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 relevant field; 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 relevant field; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in “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 as described in “2” above.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities.
• Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in synthesizing information and presenting summaries and recommendations succinctly.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Desire to grow professionally and develop new skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to comfortably navigate Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Why Join Us

• Directly contribute to advancing public health in New York City and setting best practices globally through innovative data products.
• Lead the transformative integration of modern data practices with epidemiology and health informatics to define the next era of timely and effective public health strategies.
• Be part of a mission-focused organization that is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8.5 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and dedicated to improving their health and wellbeing.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity, innovation, learning, and professional growth.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending November 2027.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be required to reside in the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, and/or Connecticut)
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.