Geographic Coordinator

About the role

The Agency

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expand housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.

The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development.

The Division

The Population Division is responsible for the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of census and related federal, state and local data for city agencies, local communities, and the media. It is the city's hub of expertise in census data analyses and dissemination.

Within the Department, the Population Division provides data for a variety of local and citywide planning initiatives, environmental review analyses, and capital planning strategies. The division also provides other city agencies and outside organizations with data and demographic expertise to address questions involving needs assessment, program planning and targeting, and policy formulation.

This includes the development of current population estimates and population projections. The Population Division also does much to support a complete and accurate Census enumeration, including research into missing addresses used to update Census Bureau files.

The Position

The Population Division is looking for a quantitatively-oriented person, with keen observation skills and a passion for exploring the streets of New York, to assist in 2030 Census preparations. The work involves compiling, mapping, and analyzing address data along with much in-field data verification.

The successful candidate will

• Assist with 2030 Census preparations by conducting research into hidden housing
• Create, manage, and verify address and group quarters facilities lists from administrative data sources, such as the Department of Buildings, Department of Finance, and other city agencies and organizations
• Conduct extensive field research in neighborhoods across the city to document the existence of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing
• Conduct extensive in-office research to support the verification of low-visibility/hard-to-enumerate housing using GIS and other software
• Conduct outreach efforts related to identifying and documenting hard-to-enumerate housing
• Assist in generating charts, tables, and other visualizations
• Perform thorough quality assurance vetting of address data and other geographic files

Preferred Skills

• Facility in analyzing and managing large datasets
• Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and comfort navigating across the five boroughs
• Willingness to work in slightly challenging weather conditions and an ability to walk hours at a time while operating a tablet computer
• Ability to work both cooperatively and independently
• GIS experience, particularly ArcGIS Online, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Spanish, Chinese, or other languages commonly spoken in New York City a plus
• Coursework in geography, demography, other social sciences, or statistics also a plus

Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below

• Search for job ID number: 808233
• Click on the job business title: Geographic Coordinator
• Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting

Additional information

Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via Applications via regular mail or e-mail will not be accepted.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and Labor Unions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.