Deputy Director, Neighborhood Planning & Engagement, Cycling & Micromobility Unit

City of New York•New York, NY

9d•$109,565 - $142,112•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is seeking an experienced leader for its Cycling & Micromobility (C&M) Unit, focusing on neighborhood planning and engagement. This role will oversee initiatives to expand the city's cycling and greenway network and encourage cycling citywide. The C&M Unit manages the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities and aims to enhance street safety and increase bike ridership. The Deputy Director will collaborate with senior staff to develop a vision for network expansion, coordinate implementation priorities, and track progress towards cycling goals. Responsibilities include improving project prioritization, researching best practices, preparing presentations and reports, and leading community-driven planning processes. The selected candidate will also oversee signature events and initiatives that promote cycling through public engagement, manage data, conduct research and program evaluations, and coordinate across multiple teams. A passion for cycling and familiarity with NYC DOT street redesign projects is desired.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science.
Three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
At least two years of experience described in '2' above.
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above.
A passion for cycling.
Familiarity with NYCDOT street redesign projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee neighborhood planning initiatives, community engagement, and strategic initiatives to advance the Unit’s mission of expanding the city’s cycling and greenway network and encouraging cycling citywide.
Collaborate with senior staff to develop and refine a vision for expanding the city’s cycling and greenway network.
Coordinate with internal teams across NYC DOT to set implementation priorities and track progress toward cycling goals established by the NYC Streets Plan and Local Law 195.
Improve project prioritization and internal processes.
Collaborate on project and program evaluation frameworks.
Research best practices from peer cities to inform future planning.
Prepare maps, presentations, reports, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences.
Lead community-driven planning processes to identify neighborhood needs, set goals and strategies, and prepare comprehensive neighborhood cycling and greenway network plans.
Provide technical and policy support to staff and senior staff.
Play a central role in developing the Street Improvement Project pipeline, from network planning and project identification through conceptual design.
Oversee the team responsible for managing the Unit’s signature events and initiatives key elements in promoting cycling through thoughtful public engagement.
Ensure ongoing delivery of high-quality programs while supporting their growth and evolution to advance the Unit’s priorities.
Manage data, prepare reports, conduct research and program evaluations, and coordinate across multiple teams.