Senior Data Analyst

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 sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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THE DIVISION

The Economic Development & Regional Planning Division is responsible for supporting the Department of City Planning, City Planning Commission, and City on a wide range of issues related to the equitable economic development of NYC neighborhoods and understanding the City's sustainable growth objectives within the context of citywide and regional trends. Its diverse work program includes routine data collection and analysis of employment, neighborhood business activity, commercial and industrial markets, workforce and access to opportunity to help the City understand its economic health. The division also analyzes regionally scaled socioeconomic, housing, transportation, and mobility patterns to understand the city's relationship with the surrounding tri-state metropolitan region. The division leads planning studies and initiatives of citywide scope for the agency, provides advice on the application of policy to individual land use review applications, and - working with other DCP divisions and the Executive office, sister agencies like the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), City Hall, and other City and State agencies - assists in setting and implementing policy priorities and objectives that support the city's long-term economic and sustainable growth.

The division is also responsible for communicating and coordinating DCP and City initiatives and priorities with other governing entities throughout the larger New York metropolitan area and acts as an essential resource on regionally scaled trends and planning issues.

THE ROLE

Under supervision, but with wide latitude for independent judgement, the Senior Planner for Economic Development and Regional Planning will help develop and execute the division's research work program, project scoping, and production of internally and externally facing research deliverables. The Senior Planner will engage in data collection, processing and management, data interpretation and visualization, qualitative research and outreach, and information preparation across a mix of interactive and digital platforms. The role also entails serving as a liaison and/or supporting external relationships with data providers and data users in sister City agencies. This position will serve as a leader in a small research team and be engaged in all aspects of the development and execution of an ambitious research work program.

The successful candidate will have strong quantitative analytical skills and coding expertise, with an ability to present thoughtful, coherent messaging on complex topics in compelling written, visual, and oral communication. Demonstrated familiarity with economic and demographic datasets, and a proven ability preparing research products in NYC region or other regional contexts are highly valued. Experience with project management or overseeing of team deliverables is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation, management, and maintenance of large data sets;

• Develop studies and produce complex analytic work on citywide issues including economic conditions and industry growth patterns, retail vacancy, commercial real estate, and supply chains, as well as understand how those trends are playing out in specific geographies or neighborhoods to inform policy development and decision-making;

• Support DCP divisions and Borough Offices, as well as external stakeholders, in preparing existing conditions assessments and economic profiles;

• Support staff mentoring and troubleshooting, assisting staff in sustaining high standards of data and policy analysis;

• Conduct studies on various regional issues, including patterns of mobility, urban/suburban migration, socioeconomic trends, and the regional housing market;

• Prepare graphic and written materials in static and dynamic digital formats for presentation to a range of public and civic audiences;

• Liaise with data providers and data users within the agency and in other City agencies;

• Assist in the review and analysis process of NYC and regional population and employment forecasting;

• Be a technical resource to the agency and other city agencies on city and regional planning information;

• Perform other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Degree in data science, geography, public administration, urban planning or related field

• Proficiency obtaining, processing, QA/QC, and visualizing data using a coding language(s), with a strong preference for Python, and experience using statistics and data visualization packages

• Demonstrated understanding of ETL best practices and familiarity working with APIs to obtain data

• Ability to conduct Excel-based data analysis and visualization

• Experience working with and visualizing spatial data using coding packages and/or using third-party mapping platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, Carto (or others)

• Familiarity with U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other public datasets

• Familiarity with economic, labor, demographic, and real estate data and trends, with a focus on the NYC area

• Experience conducting studies, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, writing reports, and preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences

• Can work effectively in a team structure to complete tasks in a timely fashion under minimal supervision, monitor a work program, manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and an ability to work and build consensus in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus

• Familiarity with git and/or GitHub preferred

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.