Assistant Commissioner of Accessibility & Equity

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

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. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Assistant Commissioner for Accessibility & Equity will serve as DOT’s lead in promoting accessibility and equity as core priorities of the agency’s work throughout New York City. This role will coordinate and collaborate across all of DOT’s divisions to ensure inclusive and equitable practices are embedded within the agency’s policy, planning, design, operations, maintenance, and public engagement activities. The candidate will also advise the Chief Strategy Officer on any relevant intergovernmental, community, and legislative initiatives related to accessibility and equity, and collaborate with Borough Commissioners and other Senior Executive Staff regarding community outreach, interagency coordination, and political strategy.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above.
• A baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging the public.
• Comfortable handling media interviews, public meetings, presentations, testimony, and crisis communications.
• Collaborative and politically astute, solution-oriented, and able to navigate competing priorities.
• Exceptional builder with credibility among a diverse set of community stakeholders.
• Inclusive leader who empowers staff and fosters innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading policy, program, or organizational initiatives, with an understanding of accessibility principles, ADA requirements, and inclusive practices.
• Developing strategic plans, implementation roadmaps, KPIs, dashboards, annual reports, and performance management systems to ensure a legacy of success.
• Translating broad goals into measurable outcomes and advancing organizational priorities.
• Designing and leading meaningful public engagement efforts, particularly with historically underserved communities, people with disabilities, older adults, LEP communities, advocacy organizations, and community-based organizations.
• Facilitating difficult conversations and building consensus.
• Handling media interviews, public meetings, presentations, testimony, and crisis communications.
• Collaborating with Borough Commissioners and other Senior Executive Staff regarding community outreach, interagency coordination, and political strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager