We’re hiring! Geographic Data Specialist @ NYC Planning [Filled]
We’re hiring a Geographic Data Specialist to grow NYC Planning’s Geographic Research team. We’re looking for someone highly motivated and innovative to continue to improve the data landscape at NYC Planning.
You will have a role in maintaining critical citywide datasets used by
citywide geocoding systems and 911 dispatch, including street centerlines, administrative and political boundaries, and building addresses, as well as improving update procedures and quality control processes. You should understand geospatial data, how to improve its quality and accessibility, and be excited about sharing your knowledge of data with others. If you’re passionate about data quality, interested in modernizing procedures, and in shaping the future of data at city planning, you should definitely apply.
About NYC Planning’s Geographic Research team
The Enterprise Data Management (EDM) team is responsible for creating and implementing the agency’s data strategy and governance policy; updating and maintaining core citywide datasets in support of city operations; and improving the creation, use, and availability of datasets within the agency. The EDM team ensures that DCP Planners have access to quality data to inform decisions that ultimately shape NYC. The Geographic Research team, a unit within EDM, is responsible for the integrity of critical citywide datasets used by citywide geocoding systems and 911 dispatch, including street centerlines; administrative and political boundaries; and building addresses. Our data products and data infrastructure support a myriad of data systems and applications used by City Planning (such as GOAT), other city agencies, and the public.
Geographic Research is a mission critical team where you’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. We are currently looking to modernize our existing production and quality assurance processes and systems. We’re going to train you and trust your opinion to help the team make the right decisions. You’ll be empowered to dive into our processes, test new tools, and give your thoughts on how we can do better.
We are only a small part of NYC Planning, New York City’s planning agency, one of the largest city planning agencies in the world. You’ll have a chance to work with brilliant colleagues, many of them renowned experts in their fields.
➡️ Ready? Apply here.
What will you be working on?
- Researching, analyzing, validating, correcting, and maintaining geographic datasets using spatial data, imagery, and other resources
- Performing quality assurance checks on data files
- Documenting and innovating work procedures and methodologies
- Executing geographic processing programs, coordinating data releases, and publishing datasets
- Acting as data liaison to other city agencies
- Assisting in leading projects
- Responding to user requests for corrections and updates to datasets
You should apply if:
- You have demonstrated experience using Esri’s ArcGIS software
- You are able to work effectively with others, to work towards and meet deadlines, and to keep supervisory staff informed
- You have strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
- You have the skills to master complex data systems and interest in understanding how the pieces fit together
- You are comfortable communicating about data with colleagues of varying levels of proficiency
- You have experience manipulating and analyzing data using SQL and/or Python is a plus; we’d like you to contribute to the modernization and automation of procedures while maintaining data quality
What you get
- Salary: $68,000 — $80,000 commensurate with experience
- New York City health benefits, paid vacation, and eligibility for NYC retirement plans
- Modern office in downtown Manhattan
- Strong work/life balance
➡️ Ready? Apply here.
