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City of New York - Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is hiring a Geographic Analyst

About the Role

The City of New York's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is hiring a Geographic Analyst for its Population Division within the Department of City Planning. This quantitatively-oriented role combines data analysis with on-the-ground fieldwork to support critical 2030 Census preparations. You will compile, map, and verify address data to ensure a complete count of all New Yorkers.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with 2030 Census preparations by conducting research into hidden housing structures
  • Create, manage, and verify comprehensive address lists using administrative data from city agencies like the Department of Buildings and Department of Finance
  • Conduct extensive field research across New York City neighborhoods to document low-visibility and hard-to-enumerate housing
  • Perform in-office research using GIS and other software to support data verification efforts
  • Produce detailed reports of field observations and assist in creating charts, tables, and visualizations
  • Perform thorough quality assurance vetting of address data and other geographic files

What We're Looking For

  • Authorization to work in the United States

Technical Stack

  • GIS

Team & Environment

You will join the Population Division within the Department of City Planning. The New York City Department of City Planning cultivates intellectual inspiration, professional development, and creativity.

Work Mode

This position follows a hybrid work model and is based in New York, NY.

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 based upon any legally protected status or characteristic.

Required Skills
GISGeospatial AnalysisSpatial DataData AnalysisData VisualizationCartographyRemote SensingArcGISQGISPythonSQLDatabase Management
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City of New York - Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. It licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws.

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