Bus Stop Management Superintendent

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$89,884 - $97,989

About The Position

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated professional to serve as Bus Stop Management Superintendent. Reporting to program leadership, the selected candidate will oversee a large team responsible for the production, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices across New York City, including traffic signs, bus stop informational and regulation signs, structures, and supports. The superintendent will coordinate project implementation with DOT crews and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) contractors, provide technical guidance to Bus Stop Management staff, and participate in field meetings with construction contractors to ensure alignment, compliance, and timely project delivery. The role includes managing performance reporting, work orders, fleet operations, and material and tool requisitions. The incumbent will support Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives and use the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to track and streamline traffic sign installations. When required, the superintendent will attend examinations before trial to represent the department. The position supervises supervisory staff and ensures assignments are completed on time, attendance is managed, and CityTime records are accurate. The superintendent reviews daily work assignments for compliance with standard operating procedures, allocates tasks, provides direction, conducts supervisor training, and schedules audits to verify correct installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage. The role calls for organizational and managerial strength, operational efficiency, accountability, safety, collaboration, inclusive leadership, and effective communication with stakeholders. The position supports DOT’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods and to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in title or be reachable on DOT's promotion list.
For appointment to Assignment Level II and Assignment Level III, at least one year of experience as a Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or four years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, practical experience maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong organizational and managerial skills.
Demonstrated commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and safety.
Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Oversee the team responsible for producing, installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic control devices, including traffic signs, bus stop signs, structures, and supports.
Coordinate project implementation with DOT crews and Department of Design and Construction contractors.
Provide technical guidance to Bus Stop Management staff and participate in field meetings with construction contractors.
Prepare daily performance indicators and compile detailed weekly and monthly reports.
Review and evaluate work orders.
Manage fleet operations and oversee material and tool requisitions.
Support Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives.
Use the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to track and streamline traffic sign installations.
Attend examinations before trial to represent the department when required.
Supervise supervisory staff to ensure timely assignment completion, attendance management, and accurate CityTime recordkeeping.
Review daily work assignments for compliance with standard operating procedures, allocate tasks, and provide clear direction.
Conduct supervisor training and schedule work audits to verify proper installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage.