Associate Data Scientist (GIS Specialist)

GIS and data science role within the Community Development Division's Research team supporting regional planning and policy. Responsibilities include providing GIS technical support to internal and external stakeholders, designing and maintaining web applications using ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal, managing GIS dataset updates and quality assurance, serving as GIS Subject Matter Expert for Parks data, applying statistical analysis and machine learning methods (regression, cluster analysis, Bayesian approaches), developing interactive data visualizations and public-facing reports, and responding to data requests from media, staff, and community partners. Requires proficiency in Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Enterprise Portal), R and Python programming for geospatial analysis, SQL database querying, and familiarity with Databricks cloud platform. Eligible for hybrid telework arrangement. Salary: $75,774 - $122,990/year. Closing date: 04/09/2026.