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Job Description
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The FDNY Office of Medical Affairs is charged with providing medical oversight of the New York City 911 EMS System. This mission is accomplished through establishing mechanisms to monitor all medical and clinical aspects of the FDNY and NYC 911 Emergency Medical Service system as it relates to patient care activities. Led by the Chief Medical Director, OMA's oversight includes the development and implementation of the scope of practice for all providers, establishment of medical treatment protocols and ensuring of ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for EMS field practice, provision of pre-hospital personnel and physician training, establishment of Online Medical Control (OLMC) and EMS Dispatch call receiving algorithms, and ensuring of 911-receiving emergency department hospital compliance with EMS protocols and regulations. OMA also oversees and participates as one of the 18 designated EMS Program Agencies in the State of New York and is an integral part of the NYC Disaster Response System with the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) in planning for mass casualty events and represents FDNY at the NYC Regional EMS Council, NY State EMS Council and other EMS Committees locally, Federally, and at the State level. OMA also participates in Urban Search and Rescue Response as part of the National FEMA Response Task Force.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full time Data/Research Analyst in the Office of Medical Affairs. The master's level position reporting directly to the First Deputy Medical Director and the OMA Senior Research Scientist, the selected candidate will be responsible for the coordination, oversight and performance of statistical analyses related to data linkages between the FDNY, First Watch and Department of Health regarding the 911 High Utilizer's Heat Response Initiative. Undertaking complex statistical analyses of clinical and operational data, the selected candidate shall develop standardized reports and manage the completion of tasks as assigned. Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the monitoring the quality of data, regular provision of evaluation reports regarding the progress of the initiative, as well as conducting research projects and the coordination of meetings between the OMA and other agency departments, as directed. In addition, the selected candidate shall also perform any other tasks and duties as delegated and assigned. There may also be opportunities to work on projects leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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.
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.
Job Description
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The FDNY Office of Medical Affairs is charged with providing medical oversight of the New York City 911 EMS System. This mission is accomplished through establishing mechanisms to monitor all medical and clinical aspects of the FDNY and NYC 911 Emergency Medical Service system as it relates to patient care activities. Led by the Chief Medical Director, OMA's oversight includes the development and implementation of the scope of practice for all providers, establishment of medical treatment protocols and ensuring of ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for EMS field practice, provision of pre-hospital personnel and physician training, establishment of Online Medical Control (OLMC) and EMS Dispatch call receiving algorithms, and ensuring of 911-receiving emergency department hospital compliance with EMS protocols and regulations. OMA also oversees and participates as one of the 18 designated EMS Program Agencies in the State of New York and is an integral part of the NYC Disaster Response System with the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) in planning for mass casualty events and represents FDNY at the NYC Regional EMS Council, NY State EMS Council and other EMS Committees locally, Federally, and at the State level. OMA also participates in Urban Search and Rescue Response as part of the National FEMA Response Task Force.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full time Data/Research Analyst in the Office of Medical Affairs. The master's level position reporting directly to the First Deputy Medical Director and the OMA Senior Research Scientist, the selected candidate will be responsible for the coordination, oversight and performance of statistical analyses related to data linkages between the FDNY, First Watch and Department of Health regarding the 911 High Utilizer's Heat Response Initiative. Undertaking complex statistical analyses of clinical and operational data, the selected candidate shall develop standardized reports and manage the completion of tasks as assigned. Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the monitoring the quality of data, regular provision of evaluation reports regarding the progress of the initiative, as well as conducting research projects and the coordination of meetings between the OMA and other agency departments, as directed. In addition, the selected candidate shall also perform any other tasks and duties as delegated and assigned. There may also be opportunities to work on projects leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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.
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.
