Director of Operations, Bureau of Community Awareness, Action, Response & Engagement (BCAARE) - CareerBuilder : Job Details

Open to permanent employees citywide in the civil service title of Administrative Contract Specialist or Health Services Manager.Due to active promotional lists, permanent DOHMH employees only will be considered in the comparable civil service titles of Administrative Manager or Administrative Staff Analyst.Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises from New York Citys yellow fever outbreak in 1822, to the COVID-19 pandemic we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services. We serve as the population health strategist, and policy, and planning authority for the City of New York, while also having a vast impact on national and international public policy, including 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 racial and social justice work, among others.Our Agencys five strategic priorities, building off a recently-completed strategic planning process emerging from the COVID-19 emergency, are:To re-envision how the Health Department prepares for and responds to health emergencies, with a focus on building a response-ready organization, with faster decision-making, transparent public communications, and stronger surveillance and bridges to healthcare systems 2) Address and prevent chronic and diet-related disease, including addressing rising rates of childhood obesity and the impact of diabetes, and transforming our food systems to improve nutrition and enhance access to healthy foodsAddress the second pandemic of mental illness including: reducing overdose deaths, strengthening our youth mental health systems, and supporting people with serious mental illnessReduce black maternal mortality and make New York a model city for womens healthMobilize against and combat the health impacts of climate changeOur 7,000-plus team members bring extraordinary diversity to the work of public health. True to our value of equity as a foundational element of all of our work, and a critical foundation to achieving population health impact in New York City, the NYC Health Department has been a leader in recognizing and dismantling racisms impacts on the health of New Yorkers and beyond. In 2021, the NYC Board of Health declared racism as a public health crisis. With commitment to advance anti-racist public health practices that dismantle systems that perpetuate inequitable power, opportunity and access, the NYC Health Department continues to work in and with communities and community organizations to increase their access to health services and decrease avoidable health outcomes.Program And Job DescriptionThe Bureau of Community Awareness, Action, Response, and Engagement (BCAARE) engages and supports community action to learn from community members experiences and expectations to develop and disseminate behavioral health linkages and supports for wellness, and for preparing for, and responding to local and widespread events and emergencies. The bureau invites and includes peer perspectives to integrate equitable access to behavioral health across sectors and settings.BCAARE is organized into six offices including Behavioral Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, Community Engagement and Training, Consumer Affairs, Data Aggregation, Translation and Analytics, Policy and Planning, and Operations. Key programs, initiatives, and collaborations include Connections to Care: Building Resilience for Youth, Community Covid Conversations (3C), NYC Project Hope, Resilience and Emotional Support Team (REST), and the Mayors Subway Safety Plan.DutiesReporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner, Director of Operations will oversee and coordinate all operational activities for the bureau including overseeing the operating budget, all procurement and contracting activities, human resources functions, travel and general administrative operations. Other Duties include but not limited to:Support the operational needs for the Bureau and helps address office and administrative needs, to ensure smooth operations at all times.Oversee the processing of all of the Bureaus contracts and payment of invoices.Work collaboratively with the Divisions contracts office to ensure processing of contract actions within prescribed timelines.Participate in formulating policies, planning operations, developing and directing resource usage and coordinating the analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness.Liaise with and develop strong relationship with Mental Hygiene Administrative team, leadership, and the agency administrative team.Provide direct supervision to Office of Operations staff.Evaluate, analyze, and report on key initiatives with specific attention to successes, challenges, and use of resources.Collaborate with the central administrative team to design and implement a coordinated and seamless approach to serve the Bureau.Review, track and manage bureau contracts, tracking budgets and funding allocations.Manage administrative hiring process for all bureau of mental hygiene staff; including on-boarding requirements and trainings.Seek out opportunities to improve the contracting process within the Bureau.Coordinate all contract budget actions, including updating state and city budget records, working with central admin staff.Manage the Bureaus operating budget, special initiatives, grant budgets, and all procurement actions in coordination with the central admin team.Ensure programmatic compliance with mandatory DOHMH standards, policies, and procedures.Develop, maintain, and distribute BCAAREs administrative reports.As assigned, liaise with other City agencies and manage external affairsSpecial projects and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Drivers license.Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.Current ResumeProof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this postings Minimum Qualification Requirements section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.LOAN FORGIVENESSAs 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 Educations website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVALMinimum QualificationsA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, business or public administration, contract community relations, or related fields; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel performing work in program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, business or public administration; orA four year high school diploma, or its equivalent, and six years of full-time, professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel as described in 1 above; orA satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial or executive experience or experience supervising professional personnel as described in 1 above.Preferred Skills3 years supervisory experience and success creating productive teams. Experience creating and implementing performance management and project development. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. Knowledge of and experience working within the Citys contract, procurement, budget, personnel areas Excellent budget, and personnel tracking skills Ability to work independently and as part of the team. Creative problem-solver with success working in fast-paced environment. Outstanding leadership and organizational skills Strong time management skills ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines Proactive problem-solver who can work successfully in a high-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills Demonstrated flexibility and ability to juggle competing priorities. Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.Residency RequirementNew 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 InformationThe 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.$58,700.00 $118,000.00#J-18808-Ljbffr