The Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy (BESP) in EH works to ground Health Department programs and policy in science and law to support a healthy and equitable natural, built, and occupational environment for all New Yorkers. We promote environmental health through legal and data-driven program support, using innovative methods to track environmental determinants of health with a focus on New Yorkers disproportionately impacted by environmental risk. We share data and research findings to encourage evidence-based decision making, and partner with communities in community science and outreach to address stakeholder concerns and empower residents.
The GIS Analyst supports field data collection for programs across the Division of Environmental Health including building and maintaining tools such as ESRI’s Survey123 and Field Maps for inspectional staff in the Bureau of Food Safety and other bureaus. Reporting to the Director of GIS in Environmental Health, the GIS Analyst trains field staff on these tools, reviews incoming field data for quality and accuracy, and works across the broader ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro, to support mapping and analysis needs. The GIS Analyst also uses Python and ArcPy to automate recurring GIS processes and improve the efficiency of data workflows.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Build and Maintain Field Data Collection Tools: Develop and maintain Survey123 forms and Field Maps applications to support field data collection for staff across multiple bureaus.
Train Field Staff: Train field staff across the Division on how to use Survey123, Field Maps, and related tools for data collection.
Review and Ensure Data Quality: Review incoming field data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving data quality issues.
Support GIS Analysis and Mapping: Use ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro to support mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization needs across Division programs.
Automate GIS Workflows: Write Python scripts, including using ArcPy, to automate recurring GIS processes and improve the efficiency of data workflows.
Support the Broader ArcGIS Platform: Maintain and troubleshoot GIS tools and data across the ArcGIS platform, ensuring systems remain reliable and accessible to end users
Preferred Skills
ArcGIS Platform Experience: Experience with a range of Esri products, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps and Network Analyst.
Python Programming: Experience with Python, including using ArcPy to automate GIS processes.
Field Data Collection: Experience designing and supporting field data collection tools and workflows.
Training and User Support: Experience training staff on the use of technical tools and providing ongoing user support.
Data Quality Management: Experience reviewing and validating data for accuracy and completeness.
Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff.
Public Sector Experience: Experience working in government or a similarly regulated environment is a plus, though not required
Why You Should Work For Us
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
a tax-deferred savings program and
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!
Commitment To Equity
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.
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.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
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:
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
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
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.
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.