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Job description
Substance Use Epidemiologist, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use
The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 1. Conduct analyses of substance use data from agency surveillance surveys to support, inform, and evaluate new or existing program initiatives involving substance use. 2. Conduct analyses of substance use Medicaid and hospitalization data to support, inform, and evaluate new or existing program initiatives involving substance use. 3. Create and format publication-quality data tables, and reports for internal and external use. 4. Create, revise, and maintain study and data management documentation, including data dictionaries and codebooks. 5. Create and revise Powerpoint presentations and data visualizations with substance use data surveillance summaries. 6. Prepare IRB applications for program and research proposals. 7. Present data in written and oral form internally and to key stakeholders. 8. Analyze surveillance and program initiative data and produce reports for internal and external dissemination. 9. Perform all other responsibilities and projects as assigned by supervisors.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with SAS, R or other statistical software; demonstrated interest in learning additional statistical analysis software
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, including expertise in formatting and design of reports, charts, graphs, and tables
Proficiency in dashboarding software Tableau or Power BI
Proficiency in survey platforms RedCap, MS Forms and/or SurveyMonkey
Familiarity working with Medicaid or hospitalization medical claims data.
Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize epidemiologic and quantitative data, as well as other scientific literature
Experience developing and maintaining documentation of datasets for use by other investigators
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Interest in and knowledge of drug-related issues and policy
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.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and 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.
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.
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
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.
Worksite address
corona, NY, 11368, US
Who can apply
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