Investigator- Complex Investigations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigator works within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC), whose aim is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and eliminate it as a public health problem in NYC. The role supports investigation, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of tuberculosis, including data-driven responses to individual cases, cohorts, and outbreaks.

The Investigator reviews information in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system and works with BTBC’s Expanded TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams on highly suspected and confirmed cases. The role also leads investigations of TB exposures across community settings, collaborates with external entities, supports culturally competent interventions and research, and works with epidemiology staff to evaluate public health interventions. Other duties may be assigned.

This role is listed under the City Research Scientist title. Assignment Level I requires a relevant master’s degree. Assignment Level II and above require specified combinations of advanced education and responsible research or supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level I in physical, biological, and environmental sciences or public health: a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field.
• For Assignment Level II and above, one qualifying pathway is a doctorate in an appropriate physical, biological, environmental, or social science field and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity in the specialization.
• For Assignment Level II and above, another qualifying pathway is a master’s degree in an appropriate physical, biological, environmental, or social science field and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the specialization.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the listed pathways may qualify; candidates must still have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate specialization and at least two years of the specified experience.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience required in the doctorate or master’s degree pathways.
• Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.
• Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
• Experience working and communicating with clinicians or other health care or social service providers.
• Experience conducting epidemiologic investigations.
• Knowledge of core epidemiology principles.
• Basic knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience with data review and analysis.
• Experience with structured interviews, medical terminology, and medical chart reviews.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system.
• Work with BTBC Expanded TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams to review information for highly suspected and confirmed cases and support timely, data-driven, effective individual- and cohort-level TB care and response activities.
• Lead investigations of and responses to TB exposures in schools, worksites, religious institutions, congregate housing sites, and other settings, in partnership with external entities.
• Support the development and implementation of coordinated, multifaceted, data-driven, and culturally competent public health interventions to prevent and interrupt TB transmission, increase awareness of TB and TB risk, and address barriers to care in high-risk communities and during outbreaks.
• Work with BTBC epidemiology staff to evaluate public health interventions.
• Support research.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level