Job Description

The Division of Finance has central responsibility and authority for policy analysis, program development, performance tracking and improvement, financial/management, resource maximization and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding, and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives

The Grants Development and Compliance Analyst will report to the Director of Grants Development and Compliance. The candidate will be responsible for identifying, applying, and ensuring compliance for additional grant dollars to support both new and continuing work of its many programs.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Grants Development and Compliance Analyst will:

- Perform tasks such as the following: o Collaborating with divisions within DOHMH to learn programmatic functions and strategize and identify programmatic resource needs.
- Proactively research, identify, and apply for new non-city funding opportunities to support growing agency public health and mental health programming needs.
- Form new partnerships with grantors.
- Comply with all necessary requirements by grantors and oversight agencies in accordance with all federal, state, and grantor regulations.
- Assist program partners in understanding applicable funder regulations and policies; maintain thorough understanding of all funder-specific requirements.
- Collaborate with existing DOHMH partners to monitor and track agency resources.
- Exercise independent judgment, use discretion and organizational savvy, coordinate multiple and diverse projects, respond quickly to changing conditions, complete tasks in a short turnaround timeframe, manage the logistics of diverse projects and work streams, identify and address issues, and supervise a small team.
- Document progress of projects; Identify potential challenges with project deadlines and the gathering of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Make recommendations for a corrective action plan as needed so that assigned projects remain on target and deliverables are met both at the divisional and inter-agency level.
- Facilitate meetings, including by senior agency and division staff.

This responsibility includes agenda preparation, recording of minutes, monitoring and following up for action items, and strong facilitation to assure meeting desired outcomes are achieved
- Generating management reports, Power Point presentations, briefing documents, memos, letters, and other materials using professional language with a high attention to detail and understanding of audience and desired outcomes.
- Tracking updates and timelines for the completion of divisional projects that will impact the design, planning and implementation of new public health initiatives and agency-wide policies and procedures.
- Responding to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries. Provide guidance to other departments and/or agencies. Maintaining confidentiality as directed. Acting as representative on committees, special related projects, and other activities as assigned.

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.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

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.

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.