- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times.
- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community.
- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity.
- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality.
- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs.
The Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group (DIIG) at OCME was created for the joint purposes of:
1. Tracking suspected and confirmed overdose deaths,
2. Providing public sector leaders with timely and actionable information about fatal overdose, and
3. Providing direct support to family and friends of overdose victims in NYC.
DIIG conducts public health surveillance of overdose, collecting and leveraging data before and after OCME has determined cause and manner of death. Towards this end, DIIG is responsible for:
1. Timely and accurate identification of suspected overdose cases.
2. Monitoring suspected overdose trends, including high burden demographic groups, geographic areas, and notable variances.
3. Monitoring substances contributing to overdose in NYC and other relevant nearby jurisdictions.
4. Notifying prosecutors, first responders, and public health agencies in instances of notable suspected overdose incidents (i.e., pediatric suspected overdose incidents, multi-fatality suspected overdose incidents, and when novel or unusually lethal substances are found in toxicology results).
DIIG also plans and facilitates inter-agency collaboration through a citywide initiative called RxStat by planning and hosting monthly interdisciplinary meetings on overdose prevention. These RxStat meetings, including the quarterly OCME-led Overdose Fatality Review meeting, are attended by representatives from over 30 different local, state, and federal agencies.
Under the general oversight of the Executive Director of Forensic Investigations and with wide latitude for independent judgement, the Deputy Director, Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group (DIIG) is responsible for the direct management of the multidisciplinary DIIG unit operations. within OCME. They will serve as a key decision-maker for DIIG projects and will manage and support OCME’s substance use and mental health partnerships.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with OCME leadership to define the goals, vision, scope of work, priorities, and staffing structure of the DIIG
- Act as the primary leader in team strategic planning and operations, including:
- Supervise DIIG members assigned to and employed by OCME.
- Participate in hiring and onboarding and ensure smooth transitions during staffing changes.
- Manage workload and work distribution.
- Work with the Executive Director of Investigations to identify and secure sustainable sources of funding for DIIG operations.
- Maintain existing external partnerships and identify new partners for information sharing, research and evaluation, and direct service referrals.
- Prepare and edit reports, presentations, grant applications, and other external-facing program communications.
- Communicate the priorities of DIIG projects through ongoing coordination and communication with other OCME units while identifying opportunities to improve quality of collaboration and effectiveness and ensuring deliverables are met.
- Participate in operational meetings and conferences, in support of the Agency’s goals and the mission of the DIIG program.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills
- At least six years of relevant, full-time work experience - At least two years of supervisory experience - Demonstrated ability to lead large multi-year projects effectively - Knowledge of vital statistics, mortality, or other public sector health data sources - Knowledge of overdose prevention and harm reduction best practices - Experience working with large, complex datasets and data systems - Experience managing partnerships across organizations - Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort with public speaking
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
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.
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