New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Interview Questions
& Process
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New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Data Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
The interview process was good. I had one behavioral interview, one technical interview, and then a meeting with the manager. We talked through my resume, and my career aspirations. The technical interview was a typical data science interview, with half of it being leetcode problems and the other half involving scenarios where I had to explain my thought process.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you answer some basic SQL questions?
- Do you know Python?
- Are you familiar with some basic ML concepts?
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Data Entry Specialist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had one interview, and it was pretty standard stuff. They asked me why I wanted to work at DOHMH and why I was interested in this specific role. We also talked about how I manage competing tasks. The interview felt friendly, and I heard back from them really fast.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle it if you made a mistake, and what steps would you take to fix it?
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Public Health Nurse
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with three Supervisors who were on a panel. Each one asked me a question. They asked standard questions like if I'm a good problem solver, what I would do in a certain scenario, and what I would do if a child with Diabetes had an error on their blood glucose pump.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe a time you had to solve a problem?
- How do you approach problem-solving?
- Describe a scenario and explain your actions.
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Project Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So, I was already working for the health department, which gave me some inside scoop, but everyone, even internal folks, goes through the same process for city jobs. No special treatment, just fairness. The first interview is always a phone call with the hiring manager, not HR. It's mainly to discuss the role, confirm your interest, and answer job-related questions. They might touch on your experience a bit, but the deep dives happen later. After that call, I had a Microsoft Teams interview with the team (the hiring manager plus two others). It was an hour long. They introduced themselves and then took turns asking questions. They had to finish up with other candidates. Luckily, I got the offer! The hiring manager sent the offer letter, not HR. It was a bit weird that the other team members were CC'ed since salaries are public, but it felt unnecessary. Once I signed and sent it back, it went to HR. After a week or two, HR contacted me for more info on the application portal. The city's hiring process is super slow, so seriously, don't quit your current job until you have a confirmed start date.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you faced competing project deadlines and describe your approach to managing them?
- What is your understanding of health equity?
- Could you explain your method for organizing your tasks and responsibilities?
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Interview Questions
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“If a child was found unconscious nearby the school, would it be your responsibility to provide care?”
Read reports →“Our health insurance number is low; what can you do to help us?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take if a child with Diabetes experienced an error with their blood glucose pump?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you were inspecting window guards and two children under 10 answered the door?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're a public health advisor. A patient you're trying to reach about a positive STI test, who hasn't responded to calls or texts, finally answers the door when you go to their home. What do you do?”
Read report →“What would you do if a parent disagreed with your decision and was very angry?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge of food and community locations for summer feeding programs?”
Read report →“Given that you won't have an office and will be transporting costly equipment, what steps will you take to get ready for bad weather?”
Read report →“How would you deal with a restaurant owner who is angry with you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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