Research & Planning Specialist
at Pacifica Services
Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 22 Nov, 2024 | USD 109000 Annual | 23 Aug, 2024 | N/A | Cartography,Statistics,Demography,Data Analysis,Mathematics,Information Systems,Urban Planning,Geography,Graphic Presentations,Economics,Research | No | No |
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Description:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience in research, mapping or data analysis in demography, urban planning, statistics, geography or any related field.
- Experience in compiling and analyzing school or enrollment data is preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, mathematics, geography, economics or related field
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Statistical methods of analysis
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related computer software such as ArcGIS10
- Mapping concepts and techniques in cartography
- Research methods, principles and graphic presentations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Best practices and terminologies in demography
Responsibilities:
- Perform the collection, research and analysis of a broad range of demographic data sources such as student records, population data sets obtained from the district and local and state agencies
- Generate reports, graphs and charts to collate information collected and develop presentations
- Use statistical analysis and develop student projections and enrollment by school or cluster for proposed boundary changes
- Compile and assess demographic research and statistical studies involving projections in enrollment fluctuations at schools and various areas in the district
- Participate in summaries and other written materials to ensure the access to demographic information and allow stakeholders to make informed decisions
- Analyze proposals for attendance zone changes and its effect on planning for school construction projects
- Respond to inquiries related to zoning and enrollment data, including demographic and geographic issues from district staff and outside agencies
- Participate in field on-site surveys to determine demographic and geographic student population data and project classroom capacities
- Develop and maintain zone grid maps to determine school locations, boundaries for the district
- Maintains quality control of maps and documents
- Performs other related tasks required.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
IT Software - Other
Education
Graduate
Urban planning mathematics geography economics or related field
Proficient
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Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA