Role OverviewThe Data Scientist will join the Data Operations, Systems, and Analytics (DOSA) team within the Research, Implementation, and Safety unit (RIS) to develop data management systems, produce data products for operational units, analyze data, and help develop research studies to inform policy for the City's Vision Zero initiative and the Bus Action Plan.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will be responsible for tasks including, but not limited to: data analytics and research, data management and analysis, and collaborating with and supervising other staff in conducting research and presenting data outputs to technical and non-technical audiences.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The preferred candidate is well-organized and self-directed with excellent analytical and communication skills, and should have a background or demonstrable interest in planning and policy to advance safer, sustainable urban development.
Requirements
- A background or demonstrable interest in planning and policy to advance safer, sustainable urban development.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting research/investigations on specific problems by manipulating large datasets with the use of SQL, GIS, and Python and/or other languages.
- Experience in creating well-crafted analyses and visualizations.
- Proven track record of conducting quantitative and/or geospatial research.
Benefits
- May be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week
- Paid holidays
- Probationary period
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