Neighborhood Program Development Coordinator

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $62,868 - $97,593

About The Position

The Department of Transportation’s Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) Division supports the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on New York 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 advance and manage a Low Traffic Neighborhood (LTN) program. This includes developing design typologies that improve safety, encourage shifts to other travel modes, support local traffic and delivery access, and promote livability for pedestrians and cyclists. The coordinator will work with colleagues across TPM to plan, design, and implement LTN projects and incorporate LTN typologies into existing neighborhood planning efforts, while also supporting other neighborhood planning across TPM.

The role prepares technical drawings and public-facing materials, which may include maps, diagrams, and reports, to communicate program objectives and designs to the public, stakeholders, and elected officials. Other duties may include managing consultant-based work, supervising interns, communicating with the press, and applying for and administering grants. The coordinator represents OLS and DOT at public meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• At least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties is required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Advance and manage the Low Traffic Neighborhood 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 units to plan, design, and implement Low Traffic Neighborhood projects.
• Integrate Low Traffic Neighborhood typologies into existing neighborhood planning efforts.
• Support other neighborhood planning efforts across TPM.
• Prepare technical drawings and public-facing materials, such as maps, diagrams, and reports, to communicate program objectives and designs.
• Potentially manage consultant-based work and supervise interns.
• Potentially communicate with the press and handle grant applications and administration.
• Represent OLS and DOT at public meetings and conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level