Data Analyst, Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration is seeking a dynamic individual to support Geospatial Data Analysis for multiple Health systems. The candidate will have exposure to a wide range of public health GIS & Informatics applications. This role involves prioritizing and managing requests for data, maps, analysis, and evaluation for Divisions across the agency to support public health research. The candidate will help clarify research project requirements and develop and support innovative approaches to enable GIS users to apply GIS technology and methods efficiently, effectively, and responsively. The role will leverage geospatial data using ESRI, Python, R and other tools to automate the creation or modification of spatial data and other data workflows. The candidate will participate in GIS projects and analysis for daily analysis and emergency preparedness and response as needed, including preparing and producing high quality interactive and static reports, data, maps and dashboards. Additionally, the role involves performing literature reviews of spatial data science research in the health field and creating guidance documents on GIS best practices. The position also assists in research and application of machine learning, data mining, and analytic and data quality methods for data cleaning, data matching and data aggregation, as well as geocoding and address verification of large datasets including developing data validation processes using data science and statistical programs.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in social or biological science, including Geography, or closely related field.
• 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.
• At least two years of experience in responsible full-time research in the appropriate field of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with Python
• Strong experience using the ESRI environment, including current versions of Desktop and Online tools, Survey123, ArcGIS API for Python
• Experience with databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with NYC spatial data and NYC OpenData
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server/Portal administration
• Strong research background
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage requests for data, maps, analysis, and evaluation for Divisions across the agency to support public health research.
• Help clarify research project requirements and develop and support innovative approaches to enable GIS users to apply GIS technology and methods efficiently, effectively, and responsively.
• Leverage geospatial data using ESRI, Python, R and other tools to automate the creation or modification of spatial data and other data workflows.
• Participate in GIS projects and analysis for daily analysis and emergency preparedness and response as needed, including preparing and producing 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 research and application of machine learning, data mining, and analytic and data quality methods for data cleaning, data matching and data aggregation.
• Assist with geocoding and address verification of large datasets including developing data validation processes using data science and statistical programs.

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job Security
• contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level