Research Analyst - job 1 of 2

The EEPC’s Research Unit is responsible for conducting research into matters of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and annually publishing reports in accordance with New York City Local Law 13 of 2019 Local Law 13 requires the EEPC to conduct an annual analysis of the City’s municipal workforce to address chronic or systemic underutilization of women and people of color and make recommendations to the City Council, Mayor’s Office, and other stakeholders, on the recruitment, selection, retention and promotion of City employees in order to reach citywide employment objectives.

The Equal Employment Practices Commission is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Analyst within the EEPC’s Research Unit. Under the direction of the Director of Research, the Research Analyst will conduct research, and analyses for various reports, including those required by Local Law 13.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

- Writing scripts in statistical programs to clean and organize large datasets.
- Writing scripts in statistical programs to conduct analyses of large datasets (e.g., regressions, time series analyses, etc.)
- Developing tables and figures for publications
- Developing survey instruments
- Developing interview and focus group protocols
- Staying apprised of research studies, and enactment of legislation and public policy, to identify emerging trends in research on labor markets and employment practices.

WORK LOCATION: 253 Broadway, Suite 602 6th Fl., New York, NY 10007

HOURS/ SHIFT: Monday-Friday; 35 hours/week

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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.

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.