Geographic Analyst

Geographic Analyst

• DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING

Posted On: 03/04/2026

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• No Exam Required

Department

Population

Salary Range:

$74,536.00 – $81,991.00

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Job Description

THIS IS A TWO-YEAR TEMPORARY POSITION CONCLUDING ON MARCH OF 2028


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, expands 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. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at


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 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
• Produce reports of field observations and assist in generating charts, tables, and other visualizations
• Perform thorough quality assurance vetting of address data and other geographic files

TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 772096
2. Click on the job business title: Geographic Analyst
3. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting


Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. 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.


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.


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.


NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to [email protected] or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.


CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum 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.

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 - Coursework in geography, demography, other social sciences, or statistics a plus - Working knowledge of Spanish, Chinese, or other languages commonly spoken in New York City also a plus - Facility in R, Python, or similar programming languages a plus.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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Job ID

772096

Posted until

05/01/2026

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Geographic Analyst

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

4

Work location

120 Broadway, New York, NY

• Category:

  Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Geographic Analyst