New York City Department of Transportation
Project Coordinator
New York City Department of Transportation, New York, New York, us, 10261
Candidate must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list.
Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in‑house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Transportation Specialist II, serving as a Project Coordinator within the Queens Borough Engineering unit. Under direction, the selected candidate will perform difficult, complex and responsible work involving transportation and traffic projects, studies, and investigations in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering. Responsibilities will include analyzing data from transportation studies, overseeing the forecasting of future traffic patterns, and preparing or supervising the preparation of technical reports. The candidate will also review and approve work orders, ensuring compliance with established plans, standards, and specifications, and will conduct traffic surveys and related studies. Additional responsibilities include reviewing capital projects and providing direct support to the Deputy Borough Engineer. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, accurate, and a reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and inclusively, support professional development, and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
Department of Transportation Mission 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. 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.
Preferred Skills
Preference will be given to candidate with a driver’s license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and standards.
Demonstrated ability to plan and develop projects, implement strategies, and articulate concise reports.
Proficiency in the Department of Transportation’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).
Additional Information Note: 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.
How to Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 759997.
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #759997.
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.
Work Location: 120‑55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY.
Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week / To Be Determined.
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
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;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item;
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item.
Assignment Levels To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the “2” above. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the “2” above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in‑house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Transportation Specialist II, serving as a Project Coordinator within the Queens Borough Engineering unit. Under direction, the selected candidate will perform difficult, complex and responsible work involving transportation and traffic projects, studies, and investigations in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering. Responsibilities will include analyzing data from transportation studies, overseeing the forecasting of future traffic patterns, and preparing or supervising the preparation of technical reports. The candidate will also review and approve work orders, ensuring compliance with established plans, standards, and specifications, and will conduct traffic surveys and related studies. Additional responsibilities include reviewing capital projects and providing direct support to the Deputy Borough Engineer. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, accurate, and a reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and inclusively, support professional development, and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
Department of Transportation Mission 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. 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.
Preferred Skills
Preference will be given to candidate with a driver’s license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and standards.
Demonstrated ability to plan and develop projects, implement strategies, and articulate concise reports.
Proficiency in the Department of Transportation’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).
Additional Information Note: 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.
How to Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 759997.
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #759997.
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.
Work Location: 120‑55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY.
Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week / To Be Determined.
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
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;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item;
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in the previous item.
Assignment Levels To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the “2” above. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the “2” above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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