Data Analytics Grad Intern

Property Valuation and Tax Mapping is responsible for valuing more than one million properties in the city and overseeing assessments and valuations in a fair and equitable manner. The valuations enable the efficient and effective collection of property tax revenues for New York City.

The Property Data Analytics, Reporting and Planning (PDARP) unit provides analytical support for executive initiatives including statistical summaries, designing reports based on extremely large datasets, property valuation and assist assessors in developing more analytical capabilities by providing tools that leverage technology. The selected candidate will assist in designing reports and statistical summaries using SAS or another programming language and standardizing the report formats by using Python. The department is implementing multiple projects including dashboard development, restructuring /automating multiple statistical summary reports, and designing operational process upgrades. This is an excellent opportunity for a summer graduate intern to assist with these initiatives.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Report development and statistical analysis using SAS or other programming languages.
• Standardize and streamline the report formats for NYC Rent Guideline Board (RGB) by using Python
• Perform data extraction using SQL and prepare data overlays using ArcGIS.
• Ensure data quality between Vision and PTS.
• Develop documentation.

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The student will be asked to sign a Tax Secrecy agreement and should understand the rules that prevent nondisclosure of Department of Finance information.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in using SAS, Python, R or other programming languages. – Proficiency in using relational databases and extracting data using SQL. – Experience with data modeling techniques and working with large datasets. – Proficiency in ArcGIS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Power Automate. – Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. – Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

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.