Neighborhood Program Development Coordinator

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) Division of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement on city streets. Its Office of Livable Streets (OLS) focuses on strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management to create streets that support safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active transportation, community cohesion, and economic vitality. The Neighborhood Program Development Coordinator will help advance and manage a Low Traffic Neighborhood (LTN) program. The role includes developing design typologies that improve safety, encourage mode shift, accommodate local traffic and deliveries, and promote pedestrian and cyclist livability at the neighborhood scale. The Coordinator will work with colleagues across TPM to plan, design, and implement LTN projects and incorporate LTN typologies into existing neighborhood planning efforts. The position also supports other neighborhood planning work across TPM. The Coordinator prepares technical drawings and public-facing materials, potentially including maps, diagrams, and reports, to communicate program goals and designs to the public, stakeholders, and elected officials. Other duties may include managing consultant work, supervising interns, communicating with the press, administering grants and preparing grant applications, and representing OLS and DOT at public meetings and conferences.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of related community work or community-centered activities; high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of related experience.
Ability to prepare technical drawings and public-facing materials such as maps, diagrams, and reports.

Responsibilities

Advance and manage a Low Traffic Neighborhood (LTN) program.
Develop design typologies that enhance safety, encourage mode shift, support local traffic and delivery access, and promote livability for pedestrians and cyclists.
Work with colleagues across TPM to plan, design, and implement LTN projects.
Integrate LTN typologies into existing neighborhood planning efforts.
Support other neighborhood planning efforts across TPM.
Prepare technical drawings and public-facing materials, including potential maps, diagrams, and reports, to communicate program objectives and designs.
Manage consultant-based work as needed.
Supervise interns as needed.
Communicate with the press as needed.
Prepare grant applications and administer grants as needed.
Represent OLS and DOT at public meetings and conferences.