City of NY
TAXI & LIMOUSINE COMMISSION
Policy Research
New york, NY
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Job Specifications
Location
New york city, NY
Salary
$ 87,743.00 - $ 88,000.00 (Annual)
Published
15 days ago
Career Level
Mid Level
College Degree
Master's Degree
Title Classification
Non-Competitive
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Data Scientist
** Please note that due to city requirements only applicants with a masters degree and at least 3 years of related work experience will be considered. In addition, this position requires a US work authorization as no visa sponsorship is available. The position is eligible for 2 days per week remote work.About TLC:The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission regulates for-hire transportation across NYC taxis, high volume platforms like Uber and Lyft, black cars, commuter vans, and more. We license roughly 180,000 drivers and 116,000 vehicles that conduct nearly a million trips a day. Our work on driver pay standards, accessibility, and traffic safety has become a model for regulators in cities around the world.About the Role:We are seeking a Data Scientist that will join the Data Analytics Unit, within TLCs Policy & Community Affairs Division. As a Data Scientist, you will manage our data pipelines, enhance data governance, and bridge the gap between modern cloud-based solutions and legacy systems. Your work will involve building and maintaining the data and the technologies that are tied to our teams ongoing projects such as traffic congestion, fare regulation, driver pay, vehicle electrification, and charging infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics, the Data Scientist will perform the following tasks: Data Analysis- Conduct statistical analysis and produce maintainable and reproducible code to inform policy.- Manage complex data projects through iterative project cycles, policy and methodology research. - Respond promptly to ad hoc requests and deliver accurate analysis. Communication and Collaboration - Collaborate with other team members on projects to provide support and seek feedback on your own work.- Present projects to senior staff and external stakeholders. - Mentor other team members. - Work with agency leadership from a variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds to produce quality data analysis. Data Quality Management - Monitor data quality and completeness of data.- Maintain documentation of projects and data dictionaries. - Suggest changes and improvements to our database and aggregate tablesTo Apply:Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 779212 or click the "Apply" button below.Please include both resume and cover letter.SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL.*Proposed salary will be determined based on experience and preferred skills of the selected candidate.Work Location:New York, NY
Requirements
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. Experienced (non-manager)