Director of Engineering Support, TCE

City of New York • Maspeth, NY

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list. Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals. Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of Engineering Support to support citywide operations within the five Borough Engineering Offices. The selected candidate will perform tasks of moderate to complex difficulty in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering, with a focus on leading and coordinating a team of inspectors responsible for conducting field investigations, traffic condition studies, signage inspections, signage inspections, sign order preparation, and data collection across all boroughs. In collaboration with the Borough Engineers and under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the candidate will play a key role in managing a multitude of in-house projects, assigning fieldwork, ensuring timely and accurate Sign Information Management System (SIMS) work order preparation and approval, and supporting the development and implementation of new traffic control measures such as signage, markings, and vertical elements citywide. This position requires both field and office-based work, including reviewing team output for accuracy, preparing detailed reports and correspondence, analyzing data to identify operational needs, and assisting in the evaluation of policy and procedural improvements related to their assigned tasks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities, while demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills, proficiency with transportation engineering practices, and a collaborative and positive approach to team leadership. A valid NYS Driver’s License is required, and familiarity with SIMS is preferred. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and Management (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.

Requirements

• Candidate must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list.
• A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with transportation engineering practices.
• A collaborative and positive approach to team leadership.
• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the SIMS program is preferred.
• Should have excellent communication skills and key knowledge of traffic engineering principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating a team of inspectors responsible for conducting field investigations, traffic condition studies, signage inspections, sign order preparation, and data collection across all boroughs.
• Managing a multitude of in-house projects.
• Assigning fieldwork.
• Ensuring timely and accurate Sign Information Management System (SIMS) work order preparation and approval.
• Supporting the development and implementation of new traffic control measures such as signage, markings, and vertical elements citywide.
• Reviewing team output for accuracy.
• Preparing detailed reports and correspondence.
• Analyzing data to identify operational needs.
• Assisting in the evaluation of policy and procedural improvements related to their assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees