Design Coordinator - Safety Projects and Programs, RIS

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

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. The Office of Research, Implementation & Safety (RIS) implements road safety street redesigns and programs and is responsible for the management of DOT’s crash data, conducts large-scale safety research projects, it also leads on many agency action plans and is the key agency group for Vision Zero programs and policy. This is an opportunity to work within RIS, a team dedicated to improving road safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries throughout New York City. RIS’ Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated candidate for its Design Coordinator position. The Design Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Development, and work on a mixture of capital projects and in-house Street Improvement Projects as part of DOT’s Vision Zero Initiative.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates.
Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public space design, traffic calming, and traffic safety issues.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Computer skills should include AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A positive outlook.
A driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Responsibilities

Scoping and planning tasks for safety/Vision Zero focused street redesign projects.
Reviewing/providing comments on proposed capital projects from other DOT units/city agencies to ensure they meet DOT’s Vision Zero safety goals and standards.
Coordinating outreach and design milestones for RIS capital projects with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC).
Aiding in the planning and design of complex intersection and corridor safety projects.
Making design recommendations based on best practices for street design and current DOT standards for traffic calming/pedestrian safety/bicycle infrastructure.
Assisting with drafting/design tasks as needed.
Overseeing all aspects of the Raised Crosswalk program including location selection methodology, site review, design, construction feasibility review, implementation/construction management, monitoring/tracking, and coordination of capital review.
Creating descriptive visual graphics such as renders, illustrative plans and sections, maps, and diagrams.
Coordination with a wide range of DOT units as well as other city agencies (DEP, DPR, MTA, DDC, EDC).