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Health Research, Inc. Evaluation Specialist II in ALBANY, New York
Applications to be submitted by April 22, 2026Compensation Grade:P20 Compensation Details:Minimum: $73,627.00 - Maximum: $73,627.00 Annually Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions). Department(OPH) Office of Public Health Job Description:ResponsibilitiesThe Office of Local Health Services (OLHS) coordinates the New York State's Health Improvement Plan known as thePrevention Agenda. The Prevention Agenda is the blueprint for state and local action to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers and promote health equity across populations who experience disparities. The Prevention Agendaidentifies public health priorities for improving the health of New Yorkers; sets measurable objectives; and calls on Local Health Departments (LHDs), hospitals, and community partners to work together to determine and address their local priorities. In partnership with more than 100 organizations across the state, the Evaluation Specialist II will assist in the coordination of a collaborative review and revision of the Prevention Agenda framework, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting a state level health assessment; contributing to the development of measures to evaluate the Prevention Agenda processes; reviewing community health assessments and improvement plans; and providing technical assistance. The Evaluation Specialist II will serve as part of a team to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Prevention Agenda. Responsibilities include: * Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing data and information from the local Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), and Community Service Plans (CSP) submitted by LHDs and hospitals in the State. * Contributing to developing measures and supporting the implementation of strategies used to evaluate processes for the Prevention Agenda. * Coordinating with New York State Department of Health programs and external partners to track and help to monitor progress of the Prevention Agenda goals and objectives. * Supporting the development of standard operating procedures and research for future Prevention Agenda cycles. * Participating in meetings to support the implementation of the Prevention Agenda. * Providing technical assistance to LHDs and hospitals as needed. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience. Preferred Qualifications * At least two-years of experience collecting, reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating data, conducting data analysis, and producing and synthesizing results for written reports. * Demonstrated technical writing skills. * Demonstrated project management experience. * Demonstrated strong communication skills. * Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills. * Experience with providing technical assistance, particularly to Local Health Departments and/or hospitals. * Experience preparing and conducting presentations. * Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Proficiency with SAS or other data analytic software. Conditions of EmploymentGrant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel up