The City of New York’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is hiring a Data Analyst to join the Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration. In this role, you will spearhead geospatial data analysis projects to support critical public health research and emergency preparedness initiatives across multiple health systems.
What You'll Do
- Prioritize and manage requests for data, maps, analysis, and evaluation from agency Divisions to support public health research.
- Clarify research project requirements and develop innovative approaches to enable efficient GIS technology use.
- Leverage geospatial data using ESRI, Python, R, and other tools to automate the creation or modification of spatial data and other workflows.
- Participate in GIS projects and analysis for daily operations and emergency preparedness and response.
- Prepare and produce high-quality interactive and static reports, data, maps, and dashboards.
- Perform literature reviews of spatial data science research in the health field and create guidance documents on GIS best practices.
- Assist in researching and applying machine learning, data mining, and analytic methods for data cleaning, matching, and aggregation.
- Assist with geocoding and address verification of large datasets, including developing data validation processes.
What We're Looking For
- A Master's Degree in social or biological science, such as Geography, or a closely related field.
- For Assignment Level I: 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.
- Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Nice to Have
- Strong experience with Python.
- Strong experience using the ESRI environment, including current versions of Desktop and Online tools, Survey123, and the ArcGIS API for Python.
- Experience with databases, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with NYC spatial data and NYC OpenData.
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server/Portal administration.
- A strong research background.
- Strong teamwork, cooperation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Stack
- ESRI, Python, R
- SQL Server, PostgreSQL
- ArcGIS API for Python, Survey123
Team & Environment
You will join the Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration, working collaboratively to support geospatial analysis for multiple health systems.
Benefits & Compensation
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in New York City.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
