Capital Coordinator - Bike Unit

*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist, have taken and passed Transportation Specialist Exam No. 3027 or be eligible 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 roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. The Bicycle Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1000+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety, and increasing bike ridership in NYC. The team's primary focus is on innovative redesign of City streets to expand and improve the bike network.

At the direction of the Capital Lead, the selected candidate, will be responsible for the development and management of capital bicycle projects including research, design, visioning, development of public presentations, public speaking, developing recommendations, and authoring large-scale studies/reports. The candidate should have experience with bicycle facility design standards and specifications, strong understanding of the latest traffic calming techniques, and comprehension of complete street design concepts. Experience working with large databases, conducting spatial analysis using GIS, and guiding projects through multi-step lifecycles is also desired. The candidate should be familiar with development/review of traffic models (Synchro/HCS) and proficient in drafting designs using AutoCAD software. The candidate must be able to prepare conceptual project designs, review highly technical Capital drawings, and succinctly convey key information from meetings and stakeholders to unit leadership to inform next steps. Field work and management of project implementation is required. Associated tasks include coordination with external agency contractors and DOT implementing groups. Additional duties may include, community outreach related to bicycle lanes, bicycle boulevards, and complete street designs; coordination with government agencies and community groups; attending and presenting at public meetings with community boards, public officials, private stakeholders, and local businesses; and preparation of correspondence in response to inquiries from private individuals as well as the press.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and bring a positive work attitude. Under the guidance and direction of senior staff, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.