Data Analyst, Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration

Program and Job Description

The Bureau of Application Development and Database Administration seeks a dynamic individual to support Geospatial Data Analysis for multiple health systems. The role involves exposure to a wide range of public health GIS & Informatics applications.

• Prioritize and manage requests for data, maps, analysis, and evaluation for divisions across the agency to support public health research.
• Clarify research project requirements and develop innovative approaches to enable GIS users to apply GIS technology and methods efficiently, effectively, and responsively.
• Leverage geospatial data using ESRI, Python, R, and other tools to automate the creation or modification of spatial data and related data workflows.
• Participate in GIS projects and analysis for daily analysis and emergency preparedness and response as needed, including preparing and producing high‑quality interactive and static reports, data, maps, and dashboards.
• Perform literature reviews of spatial data science research in the health field and create guidance documents on GIS best practices.
• Assist in research and application of machine learning, data mining, and analytic and data quality methods for data cleaning, data matching, and data aggregation.
• Assist with geocoding and address verification of large datasets, including developing data validation processes using data science and statistical programs.

• Strong experience with Python.
• Strong experience using the ESRI environment, including current versions of Desktop and Online tools, Survey
  123, ArcGIS API for Python.
• Experience with databases, including SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Familiarity with NYC spatial data and NYC Open Data.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server/Portal administration.
• Strong research background.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Masters degree in social or biological science, including Geography, or a closely related field.

• Premium‑free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program.

Depending on the position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• For Assignment Level I:
  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.
• For Assignment Level II and above:
  Either a doctorate degree with one year of full‑time supervisory or research experience; or a master’s degree with three years of full‑time research experience; or equivalent education/experience. Minimum two years of experience described above is required.

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

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.