Program Lead, Freight Mobility

City of New York • New York City, NY

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. 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. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists

Requirements

• To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045.
• 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 “1" 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.
• Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
• Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" 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