New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Senior Data Scientist – Workers' Rights - 636143
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States,
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM.To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to
dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov
with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line.The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more.OLPS is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to play a key role in the enforcement of groundbreaking new legal protections for workers. Reporting to the Director of Data Science, the Senior Data Scientist will work closely with the Office’s Investigation and Litigation teams to develop and implement strategies for the discovery, collection, and analysis of employer data relating to compliance with city workplace laws.Responsibilities Include
Working with investigators and attorneys to identify the data necessary to evaluate employers’ compliance with NYC workplace laws;Communicating with employers’ counsel and technical staff to ensure delivery of responsive data, along with information necessary for its interpretation;Developing and using appropriate data analysis tools to describe employer practices, identify key witnesses, and calculate damages;Assessing how OLPS uses data in its investigations and litigation and recommending and implementing improvements;Recommending changes to laws, rules, and agency guidance to the extent they may relate to any of the functions described above;Assisting with other aspects of OLPS’s work, including analysis of labor market data and process design and automation;Supervising OLPS data scientists in all of the above (qualified applicants only).Minimum Qualifications
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; orA 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; orEducation and/or experience which is equivalent to the 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 above.Preferred Skills
Advanced use of programming, scripting, and statistical languages (e.g., Python, R, Stata) and relational databases (e.g., advanced SQL queries).Excellent analytic thinking skills, especially the ability to map between legal and regulatory concepts and corresponding data structures and processes.Excellent strategic thinking skills, especially the ability to tailor analytic approaches to the needs of specific cases.Comfort with sampling methodologies, extrapolation, and statistical inference.High level of organization, including ability to ensure findings are reproducible and analytical choices are transparent and well-supported.Experience handling multiple assignments with competing deadlines, where each requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent writing, reading comprehension, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to occasionally work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.Multilingual a plus.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.Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.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.Salary: $92,301.00 – $109,330.00
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dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov
with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line.The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more.OLPS is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to play a key role in the enforcement of groundbreaking new legal protections for workers. Reporting to the Director of Data Science, the Senior Data Scientist will work closely with the Office’s Investigation and Litigation teams to develop and implement strategies for the discovery, collection, and analysis of employer data relating to compliance with city workplace laws.Responsibilities Include
Working with investigators and attorneys to identify the data necessary to evaluate employers’ compliance with NYC workplace laws;Communicating with employers’ counsel and technical staff to ensure delivery of responsive data, along with information necessary for its interpretation;Developing and using appropriate data analysis tools to describe employer practices, identify key witnesses, and calculate damages;Assessing how OLPS uses data in its investigations and litigation and recommending and implementing improvements;Recommending changes to laws, rules, and agency guidance to the extent they may relate to any of the functions described above;Assisting with other aspects of OLPS’s work, including analysis of labor market data and process design and automation;Supervising OLPS data scientists in all of the above (qualified applicants only).Minimum Qualifications
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; orA 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; orEducation and/or experience which is equivalent to the 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 above.Preferred Skills
Advanced use of programming, scripting, and statistical languages (e.g., Python, R, Stata) and relational databases (e.g., advanced SQL queries).Excellent analytic thinking skills, especially the ability to map between legal and regulatory concepts and corresponding data structures and processes.Excellent strategic thinking skills, especially the ability to tailor analytic approaches to the needs of specific cases.Comfort with sampling methodologies, extrapolation, and statistical inference.High level of organization, including ability to ensure findings are reproducible and analytical choices are transparent and well-supported.Experience handling multiple assignments with competing deadlines, where each requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent writing, reading comprehension, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to occasionally work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.Multilingual a plus.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.Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.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.Salary: $92,301.00 – $109,330.00
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