Corridor Planner

New York City Department of Transportation
$57,078.00 - $85,646.00
United States, New York, New York
April 20, 2024
The Transportation Planning and Management Division seeks Transportation Specialists to serve as Corridor Planners. NYC launched the Open Restaurant (OR) Program in 2020 as a citywide multi-phase emergency initiative to expand outdoor seating options for food establishments, promote open space, enhance social distancing, and foster the economic rebound of businesses and neighborhoods. The City is now working to turn the emergency program into a permanent program. The Corridor Planners will develop data-driven and site-based designs and plans, including freight management and logistics strategies, and oversee the implementation of the OR and other curb management programs. The Corridor Planners will review submissions from restaurant owners, coordinate planning and enforcement with various other DOT units and City agencies, industry stakeholders, and develop public outreach plans regarding curb management properties. In addition, the selected candidate will collect and analyze data as inputs to special complex studies and prepare appropriate reports, perform analyses, and make site-specific recommendations. The Corridor Planners will also work on other curb management initiatives across Regional and Strategic Planning as well as the Transportation Planning and Management and Traffic Operations Divisions. These programs include, but are not limited to, the Off Hour Deliveries, Neighborhood Loading Zones, and Carshare programs, as well as general freight, taxi and For Hire-Vehicle (FHV) loading and relief zones. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, accurate and capable team player with a positive attitude and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout New York 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills experience working with New York City agencies and community groups, and businesses project management experience the ability to read site plans attention to detail. Preference also given to candidates possessing database management skills, graphic design skills, and prior supervisory experience. Bilingual/multi-lingual is a plus 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. 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 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.