Analyst, Talent and Organizational Development

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City Research Scientist position within NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services focuses on energy management analytics and reporting. You will build dashboards, ensure data integrity, and support policy development across city agencies.

Required advanced degrees in physical, biological, environmental or public health sciences, plus research or supervisory experience; probationary period applies. Residency rules may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological or environmental science or public health.
• Doctorate in an appropriate field plus required experience in research or supervision.
• Two years as City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new reporting and analytics solutions for DEM data collection, maintenance, reporting, and sharing.
• Maintain data QA protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Develop visualizations and dashboards using Power BI.
• Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Assist with internal communications and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Data Analysis

Power BI

Excel

Dashboard Development

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Master's in Physical/Biological/Environmental Science or Public Health

Doctorate in Physical/Biological/Environmental or Social Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Airtable

Visio

Job description

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

Energy Management serves as the hub for energy efficiency and emissions reduction throughout NYC government operations, supporting our agency partners’ progress towards the City’s major emissions reduction and energy objectives. The Energy Management team concentrates their efforts in six areas: the City’s energy supply, clean energy generation, demand response & load management, energy efficient operations & maintenance, energy efficiency retrofit projects, and energy training & innovation.

The Analyst’s responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Develop new reporting and analytics solutions and develop and document best practices around DEM data collection, maintenance, reporting, and sharing.
• Maintain data integrity in our shared drives; develop data QA protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Perform data reconciliation where necessary and develop new methods for improving accuracy and efficiency where appropriate.
• Develop data QA protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Develop visualizations and user interfaces such as dashboards using Power BI; This position will require regular data entry and management and other projects assigned.
• Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Support organizational development through staff engagement activities and other team-building exercises.
• Assist with internal communications regarding policies, procedures, and other DEM messaging.
• Assist with other assignments as needed.

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

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to build collaborative working relationships across teams and organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical and effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment regarding when collaboration, consultation, or escalation is appropriate.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including developing work plans, coordinating activities, tracking progress, managing deliverables, and seeing projects through to completion.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Experience working with, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets and translating findings into clear, meaningful, and compelling insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, filtering, formulas, data analysis, and related data-management functions.
• Experience using Airtable or similar data-management and workflow tools.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and other data visualizations using Power BI.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio or similar tools to develop process maps, workflows, and other visual documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, adapt effectively to changing business needs and priorities, and consistently meet established deadlines.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.