The Office of Performance Management and Data Analytics (OPMDA) reports critical statistics and data related to HRA’s operations and program services, including supporting New York City’s Office of Civil Justice (OCJ) and New York City’s Special Services programs.

The Director of OCJ and Special Services Performance Management oversee reporting for the Office of Civil Justice, which provides legal services to New Yorker’s facing eviction as well as oversee reporting related to Special Services including: HEAP, Domestic Violence, Adult Protective Services, Home Care, HASA and WeCare.

OPMDA is recruiting for One (1) City Research Scientist IV to function as the Director of OCJ and Special Services Performance Management, who will:

- Measure Special Services programs including HEAP, Domestic Violence, Adult Protective Services, Home Care, HASA and WeCare with regular and ad-hoc reporting that tracks the achievement of program-level and agency-wide metrics.

- Plan and develop the methodology for high-level analyses on the social, demographic and economic factors that affect the agency’s population and evaluation of the programmatic and fiscal impact of proposed administrative and legislative policy changes to support the implementation of the Mayor’s initiatives.

- Provide and present executive leadership with management tools, develop reporting to respond to proposed and enacted legislation and legal requests, provide support to agency operation’s staff, and assist with inquiries from the press and other external stakeholders.

- Measure the performance delivery and operation of the Agency’s anti-poverty services and initiatives including the Office of Civil Justice’s program performance, identify variances, and facilitate discussion regarding the progress made in targeted initiatives.

- Manage the development and maintenance of models and reports, determine appropriate administrative data sources for performance measurement, consult with the appropriate program area directors and staff to understand operational flows, and work with these areas to help them use data to manage their programs.

Work Location: 4 WTC/150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007
Hours/Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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.

Excellent quantitative, qualitative, analytical and statistical skills. Knowledge of Federal, State and local/city policies and mandates. Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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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