City of New York
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION PROGRAM MANAGER
City of New York, Brooklyn, New York, United States
New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before during and after emergencies through preparedness education and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise including individuals assigned from other City agencies.
The Office of Strategic Operations (OSO) led by the Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for managing highpriority agencywide or citywide initiatives that support the growth of emergency management at our agency and the City at large. OSO works to provide innovative proposals to continuously improve our internal interagency and externally facing operations. To accomplish its goals OSO is organized into three Units:
(1)Analysis & Evaluation Unit (2)Continuity of Operations Unit (3) Strategy & Innovation Unit The Analysis & Evaluation (A&E) Unit is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify and track to completion recommendations that improve the Citys response posture.
The Data Analysis and Visualization Program Manager will report to the Director of Analysis and Evaluation and be responsible for managing the development and implementation of data visualizations. Specifically the Program Manager will analyze data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement in agency and emergency operations develop visualizations to inform operations and encourage datadriven decisionmaking. The Data Analysis and Visualization Program Manager will oversee the Data Visualization Specialist to support the above. The ideal candidate should have prior experience prioritizing and responding to requests for data and analysis managing projects from scope development to delivery and interpreting analysis results verbally and in writing in a fastpaced environment.
Duties include:
Manipulating analyzing and visualizing quantitative data from City agencies to make quantitative assessments predict outcomes and prioritize resources as needed during emergencies. Leading the design development and implementation of data visualization tools to improve data sharing and situational awareness within NYCEM and with other City agencies. Implementing designthinking principles to generate highimpact accessible visuals. Managing the development of data reports or templates for a range of natural and manmade hazards and leading internal and external trainings on completing templates. Coleading the agencys Emergency Data Team which is responsible for timeof data collection analysis and visualization needs during incidents. This will include identifying training opportunities and piloting exercise opportunities to expand the teams skillset and onboard new members to the team. Coordinating internally with NYCEM Units to visualize internal reporting and metrics and metrics to evaluate programs and projects. Coordinating externally with interagency partners during emergency incidents to advise on data collection metrics identification and visualization recommendations. Managing intra and interagency meetings and presenting in working groups and conferences when necessary. Building partnership with other emergency management professionals universities communitybased groups and privatesector partners. Working on special projects and assignments as needed. Subject to field deployment during emergencies as needed.
**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
The selected candidate will be assigned to an oncall Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and will be expected to work nonbusiness hours during some emergencies.
These nonbusiness hours include nights weekends holidays and extended week hours outside of a 9AM5PM schedule. The selected candidate will also participate in trainings to build skills and competencies in emergency response; will participate in drills and exercises associated with the oncall EOC team; and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time with six weeks off in between.
Funding
CTL
No grant language applies. City designation grant.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection.
For this position the Special Note below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does not apply.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience with reporting analytics dashboard software and Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau Microsoft Power BI Looker the ArcGIS suite or comparable software suites. Experience automating and ingesting data with cloud resources (e.g. Google Cloud Products) and coding languages (e.g. SQL Python R). Experience with data cleaning and publishing tools such as Tableau Prep Builder Tableau Online or Alteryx. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organization project management and facilitation skills. Ability to work on and lead multiple projects concurrently. Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in quantitative and qualitative data reporting analytics visualization and Interactivity. Familiarity with usercentered design.
In addition the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the following areas from the agencys performance management model:
Competencies: oKnowledge
possesses appropriate subject matter expertise. oWork Ethic and Productivity
produces consistently high quality accurate and ontime deliverables; takes responsibility is dependable and accountable and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership. oStrategic Problem Solving and Innovation
is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking. oEffective Communication
communication is clear precise and timely; understands
their audience and display confidence in delivering their message. oTeamwork
encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.
**Studies have shown that women people of color and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**
Qualifications : 1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management fire police or military service public safety public health public administration urban planning engineering or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full
time professional experience in the areas listed in 1 above; or
3. A masters degree from an accredited college in emergency management public administration urban planning engineering economics political science the physical sciences or related field and one year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in the areas listed 1 above at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above. However all candidates must have a fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements one additional year of professional 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
The Office of Strategic Operations (OSO) led by the Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for managing highpriority agencywide or citywide initiatives that support the growth of emergency management at our agency and the City at large. OSO works to provide innovative proposals to continuously improve our internal interagency and externally facing operations. To accomplish its goals OSO is organized into three Units:
(1)Analysis & Evaluation Unit (2)Continuity of Operations Unit (3) Strategy & Innovation Unit The Analysis & Evaluation (A&E) Unit is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify and track to completion recommendations that improve the Citys response posture.
The Data Analysis and Visualization Program Manager will report to the Director of Analysis and Evaluation and be responsible for managing the development and implementation of data visualizations. Specifically the Program Manager will analyze data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement in agency and emergency operations develop visualizations to inform operations and encourage datadriven decisionmaking. The Data Analysis and Visualization Program Manager will oversee the Data Visualization Specialist to support the above. The ideal candidate should have prior experience prioritizing and responding to requests for data and analysis managing projects from scope development to delivery and interpreting analysis results verbally and in writing in a fastpaced environment.
Duties include:
Manipulating analyzing and visualizing quantitative data from City agencies to make quantitative assessments predict outcomes and prioritize resources as needed during emergencies. Leading the design development and implementation of data visualization tools to improve data sharing and situational awareness within NYCEM and with other City agencies. Implementing designthinking principles to generate highimpact accessible visuals. Managing the development of data reports or templates for a range of natural and manmade hazards and leading internal and external trainings on completing templates. Coleading the agencys Emergency Data Team which is responsible for timeof data collection analysis and visualization needs during incidents. This will include identifying training opportunities and piloting exercise opportunities to expand the teams skillset and onboard new members to the team. Coordinating internally with NYCEM Units to visualize internal reporting and metrics and metrics to evaluate programs and projects. Coordinating externally with interagency partners during emergency incidents to advise on data collection metrics identification and visualization recommendations. Managing intra and interagency meetings and presenting in working groups and conferences when necessary. Building partnership with other emergency management professionals universities communitybased groups and privatesector partners. Working on special projects and assignments as needed. Subject to field deployment during emergencies as needed.
**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
The selected candidate will be assigned to an oncall Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and will be expected to work nonbusiness hours during some emergencies.
These nonbusiness hours include nights weekends holidays and extended week hours outside of a 9AM5PM schedule. The selected candidate will also participate in trainings to build skills and competencies in emergency response; will participate in drills and exercises associated with the oncall EOC team; and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time with six weeks off in between.
Funding
CTL
No grant language applies. City designation grant.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection.
For this position the Special Note below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does not apply.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience with reporting analytics dashboard software and Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau Microsoft Power BI Looker the ArcGIS suite or comparable software suites. Experience automating and ingesting data with cloud resources (e.g. Google Cloud Products) and coding languages (e.g. SQL Python R). Experience with data cleaning and publishing tools such as Tableau Prep Builder Tableau Online or Alteryx. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organization project management and facilitation skills. Ability to work on and lead multiple projects concurrently. Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in quantitative and qualitative data reporting analytics visualization and Interactivity. Familiarity with usercentered design.
In addition the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the following areas from the agencys performance management model:
Competencies: oKnowledge
possesses appropriate subject matter expertise. oWork Ethic and Productivity
produces consistently high quality accurate and ontime deliverables; takes responsibility is dependable and accountable and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership. oStrategic Problem Solving and Innovation
is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking. oEffective Communication
communication is clear precise and timely; understands
their audience and display confidence in delivering their message. oTeamwork
encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.
**Studies have shown that women people of color and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**
Qualifications : 1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management fire police or military service public safety public health public administration urban planning engineering or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full
time professional experience in the areas listed in 1 above; or
3. A masters degree from an accredited college in emergency management public administration urban planning engineering economics political science the physical sciences or related field and one year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in the areas listed 1 above at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above. However all candidates must have a fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements one additional year of professional 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