City Planner

City of New York•New York, NY

9d•$64,157 - $92,657

About The Position

The Department of Transportation is seeking a City Planner Level 1 for the Bus Stop Management group within Traffic Control & Engineering. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, the planner will conduct research, analysis, and planning activities that support bus stops and citywide transportation programs. The role includes transportation planning studies, field investigations, data analysis, review of transportation proposals, project coordination, and preparation of reports and graphics. The planner may also help assess proposed traffic-control changes and monitor the installation, modification, or removal of bus stop signs and related devices. The position calls for collaborative, inclusive leadership, professional development, and effective communication with agency staff and external stakeholders. Traffic Control & Engineering administers, engineers, and operates the installation, manufacturing, maintenance, and removal of signs, flexible bollards, movable barriers, and other traffic-control devices. The work supports the Department of Transportation’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City and to maintain transportation infrastructure.

Requirements

For appointment, candidates must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil list.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development, or a related field; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning, such as reviewing and developing housing, transportation, environmental, or city-owned land planning projects; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the stated education and experience requirements. Graduate education in specified or related fields may substitute for experience at 30 graduate semester credits for one year of experience. All candidates must have a bachelor's degree.
For placement in Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional experience as described in the qualifications are required after meeting the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct transportation planning studies and identify planning and operational issues.
Analyze traffic, safety, accessibility, land use, and community conditions.
Conduct field investigations and surveys of bus stop locations, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, visibility, access, traffic volumes, crash patterns, and roadway conditions.
Review transportation and traffic proposals for compliance with applicable governmental policies, regulations, standards, and specifications.
Define information needs and sources; collect, organize, and analyze transportation-related data.
Maintain project records and databases.
Prepare reports, diagrams, drawings, maps, sketches, and other graphics documenting field conditions and study findings.
Assist in evaluating proposed changes to bus stop locations, signage, pavement markings, loading zones, traffic signals, traffic circulation, and other traffic-control measures.
Develop and carry out planning projects and work programs, maintain project schedules, and prepare recommendations.
Coordinate activities with agency staff, community groups, transportation providers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Assist in preparing work orders and monitor installation, modification, or removal of bus stop signs and related traffic-control devices to ensure compliance with approved plans and standards.
Lead collaboratively and inclusively, support continued professional development, develop a strong team, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.