Research Analyst

The EEPC’s Research Unit is responsible for conducting research into matters of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and annually publishing reports in accordance with New York City Local Law 13 of 2019 Local Law 13 requires the EEPC to conduct an annual analysis of the City’s municipal workforce to address chronic or systemic underutilization of women and people of color and make recommendations to the City Council, Mayor’s Office, and other stakeholders, on the recruitment, selection, retention and promotion of City employees in order to reach citywide employment objectives.

The Equal Employment Practices Commission is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Analyst within the EEPC’s Research Unit. Under the direction of the Director of Research, the Research Analyst will conduct research, and analyses for various reports, including those required by Local Law 13.

Typical Tasks Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Writing scripts in statistical programs to clean and organize large datasets.
• Writing scripts in statistical programs to conduct analyses of large datasets (e.g., regressions, time series analyses, etc.)
• Developing tables and figures for publications
• Developing survey instruments
• Developing interview and focus group protocols
• Staying apprised of research studies, and enactment of legislation and public policy, to identify emerging trends in research on labor markets and employment practices.
  
  

WORK LOCATION: 253 Broadway, Suite 602 6th Fl., New York, NY 10007

HOURS/ SHIFT: Monday-Friday; 35 hours/week

Additional Information

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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:

• 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
• 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
• 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

• Using R to manage data and conduct analyses. - Writing reports and publications - Creating and developing research projects - Facilitating interviews and focus groups - Qualitative data analysis - Conducting analyses of labor markets, employment practices, and personnel decision-making - Knowledge of the New York City labor market - Knowledge of employment law and best practices - Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and best practices
  
  

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

, $84,981.00 – $106,654.00