Geographic Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

5d

About The Position

THIS IS A TWO-YEAR TEMPORARY POSITION CONCLUDING ON DECEMBER OF 2027 THE AGENCY The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and by sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The New York City Department of City Planning is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our great agency. THE DIVISION The Population Division is responsible for the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of census and related federal, state and local data for city agencies, local communities, and the media. It is the city’s hub of expertise in census data analyses and dissemination. Within the Department, the Population Division provides data for a variety of local and citywide planning initiatives, environmental review analyses, and capital planning strategies. The division also provides other city agencies and outside organizations with data and demographic expertise to address questions involving needs assessment, program planning and targeting, and policy formulation. This includes the development of current population estimates and population projections. The Population Division also does much to support a complete and accurate Census enumeration, including research into missing addresses used to update Census Bureau files. THE POSITION The Population Division is looking for a quantitatively-oriented person, with keen observation skills and a passion for exploring the streets of New York, to assist in 2030 Census preparations. The work involves compiling, mapping, and analyzing address data along with much in-field data verification. The successful candidate will: - Assist with 2030 Census preparations by conducting research into hidden housing - Create, manage, and verify address lists from administrative data sources, such as the Department of Buildings, Department of Finance, and other city agencies and organizations - Conduct extensive field research in neighborhoods across the city to document the existence of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing - Conduct extensive in-office research to support the verification of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing using GIS and other software - Produce reports of field observations and assist in generating charts, tables, and other visualizations - Perform thorough quality assurance vetting of address data and other geographic files

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.
• 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 2030 Census preparations by conducting research into hidden housing
• Create, manage, and verify address lists from administrative data sources, such as the Department of Buildings, Department of Finance, and other city agencies and organizations
• Conduct extensive field research in neighborhoods across the city to document the existence of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing
• Conduct extensive in-office research to support the verification of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing using GIS and other software
• Produce reports of field observations and assist in generating charts, tables, and other visualizations
• Perform thorough quality assurance vetting of address data and other geographic files

What This Job Offers

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