Data Analyst Specialist
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Job Description
The Transportation Planning and Management Division (TP&M) is responsible for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions responsibilities include planning street design technical analysis signs transit development freight mobility and markings ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants pedestrians and cyclists.
TP&M is seeking a motivated candidate to assist in data analysis for the Public Engagement Group/ Street Ambassadors unit a critical outreach support team for the TP&M Division. This unit supports Vision Zero safety initiatives cited in the Agencys Strategic Plan and NYC Streets Plan and has been critical to the agencys public engagement strategy. The Ambassadors provide capacity for public input in the development of Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) and supports the explicit goals of ProjectBased Outreach and Public Awareness. Under the direction of the Director and Data Analytics Lead the candidate will conduct research and analysis on the groups public engagement analytics and strategy. This includes developing best practices in database management analysis and reporting of public engagement activities and identifying key performance metrics to optimize outreach efforts. The candidate will also assist with field assignments supporting the groups primary outreach team The Street Ambassadors by conducting merchant and intercept data collection as needed. Field assignments include assessing loading and delivery needs along commercial corridors as well as conducting intercept surveys to capture data at static positions within project areas. Typical outreach projects support public plazas bike lane development Open Streets busway / bus lane development and Citi Bike expansion. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety accessibility and mobility throughout New York City. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in transportation planning public engagement and experience in or with the public sector.
The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers City residents.
Preferred Skills
Experience working with survey data and Open Data using SQL BI tools and Python including data science libraries such as Pandas NumPy and /or Matplotlib is desirable. The ideal candidate will be skilled in collecting classifying evaluating and analyzing postengagement outreach data using programming languages to explore complex and nuanced questions about our units public engagement processes. Experience in data collection practices ETL pipeline development database management data visualization and knowledge of machine learning concepts is preferred. The ability to connect complex data trends to broader policy issues is crucial as is working collaboratively with internal operational planning teams to tailor data analysis and deliverables to their needs.
Additional Information
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 DC37. All scheduling will be set in advance but flexibility is expected. To conduct effective outreach workweek schedules can either be Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday during the outreach season (as needed). Winter schedules are normally Monday through Friday. Shifts will be staggered to include some early morning or evening events as needed.
Hours/Shift: MF 9:005:00
Work Location: 55 Water Street New York NY 10041
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log into Employee Self Service follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 698455
All other applicants go to and search for Job ID # 698455
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT visit us at:
Qualifications :
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
