Senior Planning Analyst, Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner

The Division of Mental Hygiene is comprised of six bureaus and two offices that apply public health, racial justice, and health equity approaches to policy, programs, and provider oversight related to mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and families, and health promotion of people impacted by the criminal legal system. The Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) is responsible for leadership and coordination across the Division.

Job Description
The Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner in the Division of Mental Hygiene (DMHy) seeks a Senior Planning Analyst to focus on community engagement and research, closely working with the Executive Director of Policy and Communications (ED).

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Coordinating the development of the Division’s four-year Local Services Plan (LSP) as mandated by the NYS Mental Hygiene Law and develop methods of monitoring and evaluating outcomes for the Bureau.

Linked to the LSP, manage the Community Services Board (CSB) and Subcommittees for the Division, including facilitating engagement and evaluations, managing quarterly meetings, member appointments/re-appointments, communications and logistics (agenda, minutes etc.), and facilitate the process for filling vacancies (as needed) in coordination with the DMHy and the Mayor’s Office of Appointments.

Conduct research and create policy briefs, memoranda, short reports, literature reviews, community feedback, and best practices for various audiences including the NYC Health Department leadership, City/State partners including legislative bodies, service providers and community members, at ED discretion.

Coordinate with the ED and DMHy to inform long-term planning needs.

Conduct tasks as assigned by the ED.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong meeting facilitation skills
- Strong research, analytical & problem-solving ability
- Experience or familiarity with New York’s behavioral healthcare, healthcare, and/or social services systems
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Be highly motivated and a good team player.
- Ability to adapt quickly to organizational changes/needs and work effectively with culturally diverse individuals.

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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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.