The City of Philadelphia's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) needs to manage and analyze a high volume of agency data to assess the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives and programs, inform planning for housing and community development strategies, and support the implementation of new housing initiatives.
Requirements
- the principles and practices and techniques utilized in the compilation and analysis of a high volume of data used for result evaluation and predictive modeling purposes.
- the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the planning, design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics through geographic information systems.
- effective sources of data, technology and reference material used for strategic planning and analysis of a high-volume of data and information.
- the use and operation of current technology associated with reporting complex and voluminous data and information.
- analyzing complex problems and reaching sound conclusions.
- gather, analyze and effectively summarize information from a large amount of complicated data.
- produce clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
Responsibilities
- Supports in the design, maintenance, and production of a high volume of housing and community development data and information for the purpose of strategic planning and analysis work.
- Develops, tests, launches, and maintains a housing database containing comprehensive data for all affordable housing developments.
- Follows reporting requirements of housing and community development grant funded projects.
- Conveys findings graphically through advanced charts, graphs, tables, etc.
- Assists in the production of the annual Consolidated Plan through HUD’s IDIS system.
- Utilizes geographic information system (GIS), statistical and other analytical software to compile and evaluate data and information and make strategic recommendations.
- Manages data storage/warehousing in a spatial enterprise environment
Other
- Work as part of a growing team to provide expert services to support the Department’s existing and new housing and community development programs.
- Support the DHCD Program Manager in supervising and overseeing neighborhood improvement projects performed by consultants, contractors, and program partners.
- Collaborates with agency deputy director, senior management, and other staff to evaluate and interpret informational data and program outcomes.
- Researches information systems, technology and software to obtain better analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Attends public meetings, representing the agency when necessary.
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
- All applications should include the following: A one-page cover letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role. Your resume or curriculum vitae. Optionally, an online professional portfolio or public GitHub account.
