Housed within the Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS), the Public Services Operations (PSO) Unit is one of the largest public-facing operations within the New York City Department of Health. PSO processes hundreds of thousands of customer requests annually for birth and death records and related documentation, including acknowledgments of parentage, letters of exemplification, pre-adoption records and no-record-found letters. PSO also operates a high-volume public reception area serving hundreds of in-person customers daily and coordinates extensively with city, state, and federal agencies, social service providers, and the legal community. The unit represents one of the most visible points of interaction between New York City residents and the Health Department. Duties will include but not be limited to: Operational Analysis & Program Management –Analyze PSO workflows, staffing models, request volumes, and processing times to assess operational performance – Support the Unit Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating daily operations, special initiatives, and service delivery strategies – Monitor unit performance against service targets and operational benchmarks; prepare analytical summaries and recommendations for leadership – Exercise independent judgment in addressing operational challenges and prioritizing resources -Supervise staff in key service delivery areas Data, Research & Process Improvement – Design, maintain, and analyze operational datasets and reports related to customer demand, customer service, productivity, turnaround times, and service trends – Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies using quantitative and qualitative methods – Develop, test, and evaluate process improvements and workflow redesigns – Translate data analysis findings into actionable operational recommendations and document outcomes Systems, Technology & Vendor Coordination – Support testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of PSO system enhancements, including eVital, QMatic and related customer service platforms – Analyze system performance issues, submit IT tickets, and collaborate with IT, BVS leadership, and external vendors (e.g., VitalChek, Qmatic) – Assist with development, documentation, and evaluation of new systems, tools, and technology-enabled service improvements Facilities, Equipment & Document Security – Evaluate facilities, equipment, and workspace needs and assess their impact on service delivery and staff productivity – Coordinate resolution of facilities, IT, and equipment issues with administrative and technical partners – Monitor compliance with document security, retention, shredding, and end-of-day locking protocols and recommend corrective actions as needed Personnel, Onboarding & Workforce Support – Analyze staffing needs and workload distribution to support recruitment, vacancy backfills, and workforce planning – Coordinate onboarding processes and evaluate the effectiveness of training and staff readiness – Assist with training new staff on PSO workflows, policies, and systems – Coordinate Tasks & Standards, performance evaluations, and probationary reviews using established metrics Training, Compliance & Administrative Support – Analyze training completion data and work with supervisors to schedule and track mandatory agency trainings – Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to assess professional development, customer service, and incident reporting training outcomes – Support supervisors with data-informed documentation of performance issues and development of Performance Improvement Plans – Coordinate with Employee and Labor Relations units as needed
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees