DOT is seeking an experienced and motivated Transportation Specialist for its Public Space Unit in the Division of Transportation Planning & Management to support the new Public Space Equity Program. The Public Space Unit is responsible for engaging New Yorkers to reimagine and utilize their city streets as public space through a series of application-based programs. These programs include Open Streets, Street Seats, Shared Streets, and Plazas.
The successful candidate will support and manage programs that provide assistance to public space partner organizations and public space projects in all 5 boroughs. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. The candidate will need to work closely with internal DOT units, the Units Public Space Equity contractor, and partner organizations to develop management and operational plans for public space projects, track operations and metrics across sites, regular reporting about conditions on the ground, liaise across city agencies and advise on policy related to public space regulation, permitting, and management, review designs and corridor layouts to ensure they meet program capacity and maintenance standards. The position requires close coordination with multiple city agencies, Business Improvement Districts, other community-based organizations, and business owners. Other tasks include site inspection and field analysis, preparing and giving public presentations and webinars, attending weekly operational meetings, tracking public space amenities, creating public space partner guides, surveys, and other support materials, and program tracking and mapping. The ideal candidate will be expected to be familiar with public space design and management issues and have strong organization and time management skills with the ability to meet critical milestones. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to enhancing commerce, community, and culture in the public realm while
improving safety, accessibility, and walkability throughout New York City. The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to work in field in all seasons or at DOT warehouse facilities, traveling by biking, walking, or using mass transit. Candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating and maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly on work site, if applicable. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Department of Transportation s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or 2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above: To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.
Preferred Skills
1. Ability to identify problems manage against tight timelines, prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. 2. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. 3.Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills. 4. Demonstrate a willingness to work in the field or at DOT warehouse facilities, as needed. 5. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of maps, NYC geography, and the NYC transportation network strongly desired. 6. Interest or experience in additional software skills, such as AutoCAD 7. Public Speaking experience.
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Current city employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID#: 545037 All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job
ID #: 545037 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.