The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.
The Department Advocate’s Office, under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, is responsible for the prosecution of disciplinary cases against members of the service both uniform and civilian. Their goal of the unit is to ensure that disciplinary matters are resolved in a fair, unbiased, and transparent way for all parties involved.
The Office is seeking a City Research Scientist Level II, who will work with a team of analysts. As a member of the team, the City Research Scientist II will be responsible for assisting the executive staff with the following:
– Extracting, analyzing, and presenting data on the processing of disciplinary cases.
– Development and maintenance of power BI dashboards and reporting.
– Articulating data findings in a clear and concise manner to non-data audiences.
– Monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of time frames established for the various case flow procedures.
– Identifying trends, demographics and other valuable information to enable the NYPD to take proactive steps related to the discipline of its employees.
– Utilizing data to evaluate processes and preparing reports which include detailed analyses and findings.
– Conducting long-term and short-term analytic projects to endure the goals of the Department regarding transparency and the expeditious resolution of cases are met…
– Collaborating with Attorneys to build process flows and tracking tools for cases.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Ability to independently perform multiple tasks at a high level in a fast paced environment.
– Proficiency in performing statistical analyses with large datasets.
– Experience using Excel spreadsheets and relational databases.
– Experience writing communications and reports.
– Proficiency in programming, data analytic and visualization software (SQL, Python, R, Excel Macros, Power Query, Power BI. etc.).
– Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel. Powerpoint, Visio, etc).
Additional Information
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
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.
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Hours/Shift
M-F
Work Location
1 Police Plaza, N.Y.
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.
POSTING DATE
07/21/2023
POST UNTIL
08/13/2023
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.