Program Coordinator

City of New York•New York, NY

9h•$75,777 - $111,552•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) division is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting economic and social vitality. The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) within TPM focuses on strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management to create livable streets that support safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality. OLS aims to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit, responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities, focuses on expanding and improving the bike network through innovative street redesigns to enhance safety, connectivity, and equity. This unit seeks a Program Coordinator to support the launch and implementation of the Secure Bike Program (SBP), which will install 500 secure bike parking facilities over five years to make cycling more accessible and practical for various bicycle types. The Program Coordinator will play a key role in the deployment and operation of SBP facilities citywide.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the civil service list.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to the above.
Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative professional.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to conduct fieldwork year-round while traveling by bicycle, on foot, or via public transit.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in design, engineering, or planning or a related field.
Demonstrate interest in cycling and New York City’s built environment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with mapping software (ArcGIS).
Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
Experience with Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Identify technically viable locations for SBP installation through field investigations and site evaluations.
Review installation plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Maintain and manage accurate databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Develop data collection protocols.
Assist with performance reporting.
Oversee pre-installation notifications and post-installation inspections and reporting.
Create maps using ArcGIS.
Produce presentations and outreach materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft PowerPoint for senior leadership, stakeholders, and the public.
Liaise with internal divisions, sister agencies, and community stakeholders to facilitate installations and activations.
Support public education and engagement efforts related to program goals and facility types, including presentations to community members and promotion at outreach events.
Respond to inquiries and support communication efforts related to SBP.
Perform additional planning, analysis, and operational tasks related to the implementation and ongoing management of the Secure Bike Program, as needed.