Planning & Policy Analyst, C&M Unit
About The Position
The Planning & Policy Analyst will support the Strategic Planning team within the Cycling & Micromobility Unit, contributing to neighborhood planning, policy, research, and coordination efforts. Reporting to senior staff, the analyst will provide research, analysis, and policy support for neighborhood planning initiatives and advance Cycling & Micromobility priorities through planning efforts led by other NYC DOT units, including rezonings, neighborhood plans, and other transportation initiatives. The role includes supporting public engagement through workshops, community events, and stakeholder meetings, and engaging with communities to support planning initiatives and project development. The analyst will analyze and visualize datasets and prepare maps, diagrams, reports, presentations, and other planning materials relevant to the Unit’s work. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit manages a network of more than 1,200 lane-miles of on-street bicycle facilities. Its work focuses on redesigning city streets to expand and improve the bicycle network, strengthen connections between neighborhoods, increase access to safe bicycle infrastructure, and advance a more equitable transportation network. The Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in New York City and maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure.
Requirements
- Must be serving permanently in the applicable title or be reachable on the civil service list.
- Meet the City Planner qualification requirement through one of the following: a master’s degree in a listed or related field; a bachelor’s degree and one year of satisfactory full-time city-planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- All candidates qualifying through the equivalent education and experience provision must have a bachelor’s degree.
- For placement in Assignment Level III, candidates must have two additional years of professional experience after meeting the minimum requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide research, analysis, and policy support for neighborhood planning initiatives.
- Advance Cycling & Micromobility priorities through planning efforts led by other NYC DOT units, including rezonings, neighborhood plans, and other transportation initiatives.
- Support and participate in public engagement, including workshops, community events, and stakeholder meetings.
- Engage with communities to support planning initiatives and project development.
- Analyze and visualize datasets.
- Create maps, diagrams, reports, presentations, and other planning materials relevant to the Unit’s work.
- Conduct research and best-practice analysis, particularly on increasing cycling ridership.
- Develop policy recommendations.
- Support neighborhood planning studies.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners.
- Track relevant agency and citywide planning initiatives.
- Develop data and analytical tools to inform project prioritization and strategic planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
