College Aide - TCE

City of New York•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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 planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking an intern for its Street Name Signs (SNS) Unit to support citywide sign condition assessments, work order development, and contract coordination efforts. The selected candidate will perform systematic reviews of roadway intersections using a combination of mapping tools, street-level imagery, and internal databases (including SIMS) to evaluate existing street name signage conditions. This includes identifying missing, damaged, vandalized, improperly mounted, or non-compliant signs, as well as detecting outdated signage that does not meet current standards, including retro-reflectivity requirements (e.g., TIII material compliance). Under supervision, the intern will gain exposure to the operational workflow of a municipal signage program, including inspection planning, contractor coordination, and compliance tracking.

Requirements

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Street View.
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical skills, spatial awareness, and the ability to interpret real-world conditions from mapping and imagery tools are essential.
Requires a high level of accuracy in documentation and the ability to follow structured processes while adapting to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study (for IT roles).
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study (for IT Fellow roles).

Responsibilities

Conducting detailed intersection-level assessments based on assigned geographic grids to determine signage deficiencies and required corrective actions
Identify intersections with high rates of pedestrian (Killed or Seriously Injured) incidents using available safety data to determine locations for Oversized Street Name Sign (OSNS) installations.
Maintaining structured tracking logs of reviewed intersections, including documentation of compliant vs. non-compliant locations, to ensure full coverage without duplication
Generating draft work orders within SIMS, including clear, concise notes for contractor execution, subject to senior staff review and approval
Utilizing city mapping tools and spatial layouts to identify corridors and prioritize locations requiring inspection or intervention
Understanding and applying basic intersection geometry, including corner orientation (N/E/S/W), to accurately describe work locations
Flagging locations that present immediate safety concerns or hazardous conditions for expedited review
Supporting ongoing contract operations by ensuring accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and coordination between field conditions and system records