Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health, CHECW – Health Equity Capacity Building

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 11/21/2025

• Full-Time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• No Exam Required

Department

CHECW - HLTH EQTY CAP. BLDG.

Salary Range:

$109,565.00 – $120,000.00

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The Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building (HECB) works to build community power and capacity to address health inequities and the social determinants of health. We apply a place-based, anti-racist public health strategy grounded in community partnerships, investments in frontline workers, and neighborhood-centered resilience and response efforts.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Community Resiliency and Response, the Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health will oversee a Bureau-wide place-based strategy, with a specific focus on advancing health equity in Queens and Staten Island NYC's only two boroughs without a physical Neighborhood Health Action Center (NHAC). This position will lead cross-sector partnerships, guide community programming, and manage place-based investments that strengthen hyperlocal health infrastructure, with a focus on populations most impacted by structural racism and health disparities.

The Senior Director will lead strategic planning, oversee program implementation, and supervise staff and contractors across boroughs to advance the Bureau's mission to build community capacity and power in Queens and Staten Island. They will be responsible for developing and executing initiatives that embed culturally responsive services into neighborhoods, integrate CHWs into local systems, and align community voice with public health policy and response. In the event of a public health emergency, this position may be reassigned to emergency roles as deemed necessary by the agency.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and management of HECB's Neighborhood Health Services portfolio with a focus on Queens and Staten Island.
• Lead coordination with the Bureaus of Neighborhood Health (BNH) to ensure a harmonized and strategic approach to place-based programming.
• Direct place-based strategies leveraging an existing evidence-base, including CHW-led initiatives, emergency preparedness, response and resiliency, and neighborhood-level policy advocacy and research on Queens and Staten Island.
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with community-based and faith-based organizations, cultural institutions, academic and research institutions, public housing authorities, healthcare providers, and other city agencies.
• Lead site development and co-location planning in under-resourced neighborhoods such as Far Rockaway, Jamaica, and the North Shore of Staten Island.
• Ensure coordination and alignment across Divisional sister bureaus, bureau-specific, CBOs, and contractors to deliver trauma-informed, equity-centered services.
• Oversee community engagement and public education initiatives in collaboration with NYCHA, in priority neighborhoods, and with priority populations.
• Manage contracts, program budgets, scopes of work, and performance deliverables in accordance with city procurement guidelines.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts that center community voice and equity and research-based methodologies centered on programming on Queens and Staten Island.
• Support agency-wide community resilience and emergency response efforts; contribute to cross-agency working groups and planning tables.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and public materials summarizing impact, reach, and key metrics.
• Supervise a team of program directors, managers, and staff overseeing program delivery, partnership development, and local engagement activities for place-based and strategic programming on Queens and Staten Island. Foster a team culture that promotes collaboration, racial equity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Urban Planning, Social Work, Public Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public health, community planning, or nonprofit leadership, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or program management role.
• Strong background in health equity, systems change, and community-led program design.
• Experience leading programs in BIPOC communities and/or underserved geographies.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and public health emergency response.
• Demonstrated success managing large multi-site teams and city-funded contracts.
• Proven ability to cultivate partnerships with CBOs, FBOs, CHWs, and government partners.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of 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 social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at or

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Minimum 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As 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 Education's website at

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.

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.

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Job ID

758400

Posted until

01/19/2026

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Senior Director Of Queens And Staten Island Neighborhood Health, CHECW – Health Equity Capacity Building (HECB)

• Experience Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

4A

Number of positions

1

Work location

NYC - All Boroughs

• Category:

Policy, Research & Analysis

Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health, CHECW – Health Equity Capacity Building (HECB)