Program Lead, Freight Mobility

City of New York • New York City, NY

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) invites experienced and visionary professionals to apply for the role of Program Lead for Freight Mobility within our Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM). We seek an ambitious, highly organized, and motivated professional who is passionate about implementing innovative freight transportation solutions in one of the world's most dynamic urban landscapes.. NYC's economic vitality and urban livability rely on a sophisticated logistics and supply chain network. Serving 8.5 million residents, supporting over 4 million jobs, and welcoming 62 million tourists annually, the city's well-being hinges on efficient goods movement. Nearly 90% of our city's goods are truck-delivered, underscoring the need for revolutionary last-mile delivery strategies. The Freight Mobility Unit focuses on enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement, while mitigating the adverse effects of truck traffic on infrastructure and communities. The team stives to integrate these objectives to preserve the city's livability and simultaneously bolster New York City's economic competitiveness and vitality. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Programs and Safety, the candidate will execute day-to-day tasks and lead the expansion of programs such as Blue Highways: Activating and enhancing waterway-based freight transport to ease roadway congestion; Cargo Bikes: Promoting sustainable micromobility goods delivery in urban settings; Microhubs: Developing localized transloading hubs to streamline last-mile delivery per Local Law 166 of 2021 and will work closely with other Program Leads on program strategies The candidate will support the implementation of initiatives identified in the agency’s citywide freight strategy and vision, Delivering New York: A Smart Truck Management Plan for NYC and Delivering Green, that are sensitive to, and compatible with, various neighborhoods. Working in a collaborative environment as part of an interdisciplinary team, and under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, successful candidates will: (1) plan, design, and lead the expansion and evaluation of freight programs and initiatives including monitoring, gathering, synthesizes, and communicating information; (2) manage and mentor supporting staff and consultant teams, work with internal and external stakeholders, and engage and foster relationships with business partners (including business improvement districts) community members, and elected officials; (3) coordinate activities between multiple projects with detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation; (4) work on other cross-functional mobility initiatives across the department; (5) promote a culture of data-informed transportation planning, necessary to target, communicate, and evaluate projects and policies. This position requires an accomplished professional with expertise in strategic thinking, transportation planning and project management. This position will play a pivotal role in reshaping freight programs that will contribute to New York City's freight mobility landscape, making it safer, more efficient, and environmentally conscious to redefine urban freight mobility and contribute significantly to the sustainability and livability of New York City. The Division of 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.

Requirements

• To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Staff Analyst-NM or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 9058.
• This position requires an accomplished professional with expertise in strategic thinking, transportation planning and project management.
• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of transportation infrastructure and planning
• the ability to think and act strategically
• experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues
• strong data analysis, report writing, and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and traffic analysis software is highly preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• plan, design, and lead the expansion and evaluation of freight programs and initiatives including monitoring, gathering, synthesizes, and communicating information
• manage and mentor supporting staff and consultant teams, work with internal and external stakeholders, and engage and foster relationships with business partners (including business improvement districts) community members, and elected officials
• coordinate activities between multiple projects with detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation
• work on other cross-functional mobility initiatives across the department
• promote a culture of data-informed transportation planning, necessary to target, communicate, and evaluate projects and policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees