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Job Description
This is entry-level information technology work. The employee in this class has the primary responsibility for supporting staff by managing the compilation and analysis of a high volume of agency data and information to assess and/or project the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives and programs informing the planning of housing and community development strategies and objectives. Work is performed in the Policy and Planning Unit under the general direction of management- and director-level staff with direct supervision provided by the units Program Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Work as part of a growing team to provide expert services to support the Departments 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.
- 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.
- Collaborates with agency deputy director senior management and other staff to evaluate and interpret informational data and program outcomes.
- 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 HUDs 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
- Creates maps to display the spatial distribution of programmatic data for inclusion in strategic plans.
- Publishes and shares agency data with internal stakeholders and the general public where applicable.
- Researches information systems technology and software to obtain better analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Assists in coordinating and implementing the Citys special initiative with PolicyMap by compiling and aggregating city-wide data for programs and projects; conducts presentations or training sessions to promote product usage.
- Help refine and improve program procedures and processes for implementation.
- Attends public meetings representing the agency when necessary.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications :
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- the planning and development of programs plans grant applications and reports.
- 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 philosophy objectives and methods used in governmentally assisted housing and community development for a geographically large urban area.
- report writing and research techniques.
SKILL IN:
- building partnerships with diverse stakeholders such as community and professional groups to achieve division goals and objectives.
- the use and operation of current technology associated with reporting complex and voluminous data and information.
- analyzing complex problems and reaching sound conclusions.
- problem solving and proactively identifying viable solutions.
ABILITY TO:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other agencies departments and the public.
- gather analyze and effectively summarize information from a large amount of complicated data.
- excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create reports and deliver presentations
- produce clear concise and comprehensive reports.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow colleagues economic and community development specialists the public and other agencies.
- plan schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.
Additional Information :
Salary: $50k-56k
Important: To be considered candidates must provide a cover letter resume and answer all screening questions. We will not accept or review incomplete applications.
All applications should include the following:
A one-page cover letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role. It really helps us understand why youre interested in this position. We read every single one!
Your resume or curriculum vitae.
Optionally an online professional portfolio
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
