Data Analyst
About The Position
The Transit Development (TD) unit within NYC DOT’s Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) focuses on creating public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to enhance mobility for all New Yorkers. TD manages the bus-related aspects of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Bus Action Plan and transit policy initiatives, and develops localized projects to improve bus operations' quality and safety, as well as pedestrian access to transit. TD also acts as a liaison with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on public transit matters. The Planning and Policy team within TD is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program. While TD plans and oversees the TSP program, NYC DOT’s Traffic Operations (TO) division handles implementation and maintenance. Collaboration with the MTA is also key to the TSP program. The Data Analyst will work with internal and external staff to identify future priority corridors, assess the performance of current corridors, and find ways to improve TSP effectiveness through data analysis. Potential additional duties include data-driven assignments related to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters and stops, and other transit prioritization analyses. This role offers an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City. The Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) Division is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound movement of people and goods on city streets, contributing to New York City's economic and social vitality. Its responsibilities encompass planning, street design, technical analysis, signage, transit development, freight mobility, and markings, all aimed at ensuring the safety of vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Requirements
- Must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 3027.
- A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
- 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
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above; or
- 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
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data analysis to support the Unit’s Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program.
- Collaborate with internal and external agency staff to develop future priority corridors.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing TSP corridors.
- Identify opportunities to improve TSP effectiveness through data exploration and analysis.
- Assist with other data-driven assignments pertaining to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters and bus stops, and related prioritization analyses, and other related transit priority related work.
Benefits
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- Work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
