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About the Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to high-level initiatives across all divisions of the Agency and within the Division of Administration. The ideal candidate will have vision, strong execution skills, and a commitment to advancing equity. The role provides advice, policy recommendations, oversight, and coordination for improving administrative functions and addressing key agency needs related to the development of the next generation public health workforce, including those working on emergency response readiness.

Responsibilities

Identify systemic or procedural issues and opportunities for better recruiting, retaining, and supporting staff for response readiness agency-wide, and propose and execute solutions.
Analyze, and work collaboratively with HR Central and Worksite Wellness to promote excellent City benefits (e.g., loan forgiveness, health insurance, flexible spending, mental health support offerings, etc.).
Provide administrative and projects support to the Director of Policy and Implementation.
Document agency needs and research best practices to advocate among other City partners for changes that will benefit the City workforce.
In partnership with colleagues and agency leadership, devise and execute strategies to promote pay equity and racial/gender/disability justice throughout the Division and Agency-wide.
Support the development and execution of Division-wide engagement activities including regular Town Halls, newsletter, and the Race to Justice Divisional Action Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in policy, government, administration or related fields.
Familiarity with Human Resources applications and policies.
Experience in project management.
Proactive and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in diverse teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Excellent communication (verbal & written), judgment, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively in a multicultural environment.
Experience working for a New York City government agency is a strong plus.
Must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid
35 Hours Per Week

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedule.
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
College Savings Plan.
Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

About the Company

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will be supervised by DOHMH.
This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
The Division of Administration supports operations for the entire agency, including: Human Resources and Labor Relations, Facilities Planning and Administrative Services (space planning, architectural and engineering services, leasing, fleet, transportation and warehouse) and Operations (plant operations, on-site facility management, security, and custodial services) for our District Health Centers and other DOHMH buildings, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Health, Clinical Quality Management and Improvement and Worksite Wellness programs.
The Deputy Commissioner’s Office provides oversight and coordination of all the programs within Administration, and administrative leadership across the agency including on strategic priorities such as operationalizing racial and disability justice and achieving pay equity.
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals.
We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

Equal Opportunity

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.