Senior GIS Analyst, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Job Description

The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective public action. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected “ and actively used to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agencywide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. CPHDS has an opening for Senior GIS Analyst. This position will be within the Health Department's innovative Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS). The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by better linking public health, healthcare, and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers. Our vision is for these data to be accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected in order to protect and promote health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy (BDTS) is dedicated to the development of the new data ecosystem and infrastructure. BDTS will house the CPHDS' governance, partnerships, product management, data engineering, and data visualization work.

This person will support day to day spatial data and mapping needs of the Agency in an effort to build GIS capacity at DOHMH to facilitate geospatial components of the Data Modernization Initiative, including development of static and interactive maps, data visualizations, curated spatial datasets and support for spatial data analysis and mapping projects for a wide range of Public Health programs. This position will also support developing processes, tutorials, and tools for the Agency's Enterprise Data Platform. Data analysis would draw on large, constantly changing, often uncleaned datasets and require experience with data manipulation and visualization, creating maps, and developing software tools, educational materials, and trainings.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Collaborate with a wide range of DOHMH staff and outside experts to develop and maintain data management software tools, processes, and documentation that contributes to the modernization of spatial data analysis processes at DOHMH. This includes participating in collaborative software development via Github, and collaborating with colleagues to develop the Enterprise Data Platform.
- Use mapping and statistical software (e.g., GIS, Python, SQL Server, R) to clean, manage, and analyze data and create maps and tools.
- Support cross-divisional collaboration by collaborating with colleagues in CPHDS and other divisions to execute both basic and complex data and mapping analyses.
- Manage and manipulate large, complex, uncleaned, and constantly changing data sets and databases.
- Examine the integrity and comparability of data.
- Provide routine data maintenance on established data sources.
- Prepare static and interactive maps and dashboards for internal & external audiences.
- Create and/or manage the creation of charts, maps, and tables for websites, reports, and social media using graphics platforms and data visualization tools, adhering to DOHMH visualization guidelines.
- Conduct trainings and workshops on GIS, Linux, and other software tools to build workforce capacity and modernization of data analysis processes.
- Create documentation for all work products.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Ability to create spatial datasets and perform geographic data processes on spatial data.
- Possession of strong analytical / statistical skills used in evaluating and analyzing spatial data.
- Expertise in programming languages for data analysis, such as R and Python.
- Expertise with software development and data analysis in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment and bash.
- Proficiency with git and Github for version control and collaborative software development.
- Proficiency geocoding with DCP's GeoSupport software.
- Experience working with NYC spatial data, NYC Open Data, and other NYC-centric datasets.
- Experience with mapping US Census data and querying APIs.
- Experience producing high quality error-free maps and data visualization products and analytic deliverables in high-pressure contexts.
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and data quality checks.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Experience managing a research project.
- Experience working with Protected Health Information or other confidential data sources.
- Interpreting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from epidemiological and other public health or publicly sourced data.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
- Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
- Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 5

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

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.

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.