GIS and Data Manager, C&M Unit

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • $87,743 - $110,120

About The Position

The GIS and Data Manager will support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit’s management, analysis, and continuous improvement of GIS datasets, project databases, and reporting systems. Under the supervision of senior staff, the role maintains and enhances spatial and tabular data, performs GIS analysis, develops maps and visualizations, and supports data-driven planning, reporting, and decision-making.

The position coordinates with planners, engineers, designers, project managers, and partner agencies to translate transportation projects into accurate spatial data, improve data quality and reporting systems, and support production of the official New York City Bike Map. It plays a central role in maintaining project tracking systems and developing tools and workflows that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of Cycling & Micromobility data. The role supports bicycle and micromobility planning, capital project development, network tracking, and reporting.

Requirements

• A master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of relevant experience, under the stated education/experience equivalency provisions.
• For Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the listed qualification pathways: a doctorate with one year of responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a master's degree with three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and experience, subject to the minimum master's degree and two years of experience requirement.
• Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS datasets and project databases supporting bicycle and micromobility planning, capital project development, network tracking, and reporting.
• Review engineering plans, project documents, aerial imagery, and field observations to translate transportation projects into accurate spatial and tabular data and maintain the City's authoritative bicycle network dataset.
• Perform GIS analysis and prepare maps, dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for planning studies, project development, performance reporting, and executive decision-making.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, designers, project managers, and partner agencies to collect, validate, and integrate project information across data systems.
• Develop database tools, reporting workflows, and quality control procedures to improve project tracking, network analysis, and organizational efficiency.
• Support production of the official New York City Bike Map.
• Prepare maps, exhibits, and other visual materials for presentations, public outreach, and agency communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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