under the 55-a Program.**
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 Office Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.
Reporting to the Unit’s Design and Capital Lead and working closely with the unit’s Project Development and Delivery team, the successful candidate will provide planning and coordination support for public realm capital projects in all five boroughs. The Capital Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring projects move through each stage of the capital process on schedule and with all necessary inputs, including scoping, design, construction, and long-term maintenance. This position will work with internal DOT units as well as outside agency partners including Dept. Of Design and Construction, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Protection, Economic Development Corporation, City Planning, and others, to develop capital project scopes. Chief responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of the unit’s capital portfolio in coordination with other DOT units to ensure smooth transition through the capital pipeline. Other tasks may include field analysis, preparing and giving public presentations, reviewing designs, and attending progress meetings. In addition, the Capital Coordinator will work with other teams within the unit to develop capital project scopes that result from neighborhood analyses, past in-house projects, strategic initiatives, or rezonings. Supervision of interns and support staff may be required. This role requires organization, database management, communication, and graphic skills in order to manage the portfolio effectively.
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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
Preferred Skills
Ability to identify problems manage against tight timelines, prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. Experience working in AutoCAD or similar drafting software is strongly desired. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in street design standards used by New York City, as well as cities both local and abroad. Public Speaking experience.
Additional Information
under the 55-a Program.**
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
Salary: $62,370/$71,726- $93,587
Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl. NY, NY 10041
Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9 to 5
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID number # 630797.
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 630797.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for the one year of experience described above.
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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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