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New York City Department of Transportation

Sr. Project Coordinator, OLS

New York City Department of Transportation, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview ***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist, be reachable on the Transportation Specialist list. ***

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 الأسبوع and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. Its 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) priorit'ém strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long‑term management. Its goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. It also enhances New York City’s pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. It places a special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. It 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.

Cycling & Micromobility’s (C&M) mission is to foster sustainable transportation by encouraging a modal shift to bicycles, human‑powered, and e‑mobility devices through innovative design, expanded outreach, and research. It improves the safety, predictability, and accessibility of on‑ and off‑street networks, including conventional, protected, and Greenway bike routes. Through citywide management of bike infrastructure, data tracking, and targeted public engagement, it promotes ridership and integrates innovative programs that improve cycling and micromobility across the city.

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.

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 koristi installation of temporary markings for existing PBLs

Identify streets for markings refurbishment and conduct follow‑up inspections

Conduct field work, 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

Field work and project implementation management will be required, including coordination with contractors, event representatives, and other DOT units

Additional duties may include attending, participating, and speaking at community meetings

Candidate should also have experience with project management, research, analysis, and development of policies, engineering street design standards, specs; field surveys of existing and post‑implementation conditions; development of geometric street designs using AutoCAD; data analysis and report writing, creation of graphics for visual representation of data; and coordination with other DOT units, government agencies, contractors, and community groups.

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 fameux 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 पति 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 Understanding of safe street design issues and interest in progressive transportation policy, urban cycling, project management experience, demonstration of problem‑solving ability, leadership skills, and interest in policy and design solutions. Must be a clear and effective communicator both verbally and through written reports and correspondence, and work well both independently and as part of a team, and be organized and capable of multitasking. The preferred candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and have roadway design or engineering experience. Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NACTO standards for bicycle facility design, traffic calming, urban design, and traffic engineering.

55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability LGBT 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.

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Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required anglais 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.

Work Location 55 Water St, NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift 35 hrs / 9 to 5

Additional Information 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 Processor 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.

To Apply:

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Go to

www.nyc.gov/careers/search

and search for the Job ID number # 763046.

Current employees, please log on into 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.

Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Note: New hi res must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

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Publication of the job code TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316

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