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The New York City Department of Transportation’s (NYC 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 seeking an experienced and motivated Transportation Specialist for its Public Space Unit in the Division of Transportation Planning & Management to support the expansion of public spaces. 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 provide planning, design, implementation, and analysis support for critical Open Street and other 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 and partner organizations to deliver designs that meet the program goals and maintenance standards. The position requires close coordination with multiple city agencies, Business Improvement Districts and other community based organizations. Other tasks include site inspection and field analysis, preparing and giving public presentations, reviewing designs, attending design meetings, creating public space event and concession layouts, creation and synthesis of public engagement tool and surveys, and program tracking and mapping. The ideal candidate will be expected to be familiar with public space design and management issues.

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 will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, develop a strong team, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing budgets and grants, meeting milestones, and compliance with all city, state and federal oversight rules and regulations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where/when required.

Minimum Qual 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

Very strong preference given to candidates demonstrating strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills and having experience or demonstrated interest in transportation dynamics, transportation policy, bike share, and/or cycling. Experience working with the public, community groups, and New York City agencies, and strong verbal and written communication skills are also desired. Experience or interest in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud are desirable.

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

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 #514075.
• Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 514075.
• 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.

• Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9 to 5
• Work Location: 55 Water St Ny Ny
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.