City of New York
Sr. Project Coordinator, OLS – City of New York
To be considered for this position, candidate must be permanently serving in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist and be reachable on the Transportation Specialist list.
Overview 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.
Responsibilities • Coordination and tracking of corridors to be resurfaced; identify and coordinate repaving projects for design upgrades and future Street Improvement Projects (SIP).
• Create and update Protected Bike Lane (PBL) Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MTP) guidelines; coordinate the development of Street Assessments for PBLs.
• Coordinate the installation of temporary markings for existing PBLs; identify streets for markings refurbishment and conduct follow‑up inspections.
• Conduct field work and data collection and analysis; review and recommend design changes; provide guidance and assistance coordinating implementation; attend monthly or quarterly coordination meetings.
• Update the NYCStreets database with design changes and new SIP corridors; utilize the PavementWorks database to evaluate street rating.
• Respond to media commentary and correspondence; assist with the creation of standard operating procedures and guidelines; attend and participate in community meetings as required.
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; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or
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
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” 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 • Understanding of safe street design issues and interest in progressive transportation policy, urban cycling, project management, and leadership.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NACTO standards for bicycle facility design, traffic calming, urban design, and traffic engineering.
• Proficient at creating PowerPoint presentations, diagrams or artwork in Adobe Illustrator; reviewing and commenting on engineering and construction drawings; overseeing projects through a multi‑step process; field surveys and data analysis; and report writing.
Work Location 55 Water St, NY, NY 10041
Hours/Shift 35 hrs / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Additional Information 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.
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
• Use the City’s Careers portal: https://www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 763046.
• Current employees: log on to Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers Link, and search for JOB ID # 763046.
No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available through the Remote Work Pilot Program between the City and DC37.
Applicants must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the 55‑a Program are available; please indicate in your cover letter.
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To be considered for this position, candidate must be permanently serving in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist and be reachable on the Transportation Specialist list.
Overview 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.
Responsibilities • Coordination and tracking of corridors to be resurfaced; identify and coordinate repaving projects for design upgrades and future Street Improvement Projects (SIP).
• Create and update Protected Bike Lane (PBL) Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MTP) guidelines; coordinate the development of Street Assessments for PBLs.
• Coordinate the installation of temporary markings for existing PBLs; identify streets for markings refurbishment and conduct follow‑up inspections.
• Conduct field work and data collection and analysis; review and recommend design changes; provide guidance and assistance coordinating implementation; attend monthly or quarterly coordination meetings.
• Update the NYCStreets database with design changes and new SIP corridors; utilize the PavementWorks database to evaluate street rating.
• Respond to media commentary and correspondence; assist with the creation of standard operating procedures and guidelines; attend and participate in community meetings as required.
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; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or
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
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” 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 • Understanding of safe street design issues and interest in progressive transportation policy, urban cycling, project management, and leadership.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NACTO standards for bicycle facility design, traffic calming, urban design, and traffic engineering.
• Proficient at creating PowerPoint presentations, diagrams or artwork in Adobe Illustrator; reviewing and commenting on engineering and construction drawings; overseeing projects through a multi‑step process; field surveys and data analysis; and report writing.
Work Location 55 Water St, NY, NY 10041
Hours/Shift 35 hrs / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Additional Information 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.
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
• Use the City’s Careers portal: https://www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 763046.
• Current employees: log on to Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers Link, and search for JOB ID # 763046.
No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available through the Remote Work Pilot Program between the City and DC37.
Applicants must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the 55‑a Program are available; please indicate in your cover letter.
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