Geographic Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

15h

About The Position

THIS IS A TWO-YEAR TEMPORARY POSITION CONCLUDING ON FEBRUARY OF 2028 Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application. THE AGENCY The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability. DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools. The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning. 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:

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