Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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. RIS uses a data-driven approach to design and implement street safety redesign projects, administer safety programs, promote senior and youth safety, manage crash data and data applications, conduct large-scale safety research projects, and lead agency action plans related to safety and Vision Zero programs/policy. The Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator position. This role will be responsible for planning, developing, designing, conducting outreach, and implementing Street Improvement Projects to improve safety for pedestrians, motor vehicles, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorcyclists, with a focus on the goals of the Bus Action Plan and Vision Zero. The position will focus on incorporating proven safety treatments to improve safety for all users as part of DOT’s commitment to Vision Zero and improving the safety, reliability, and accessibility of transit corridors. The selected candidates will also be required to participate in community outreach, including developing outreach plans and materials, meetings with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City. The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Requirements

• Serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list
• Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and traffic engineering is required
• Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills are a must
• Valid NYS Driver's License is required
• A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
• A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic engineering software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performing research and crash analysis to identify high crash locations
• Scoping and designing safety improvement projects for high crash locations
• Analyzing traffic data
• Preparing reports/graphics and maps
• Conducting field work including on-site evaluations and field meetings
• Coordinating project implementation
• Providing technical assistance to senior staff
• Participating in community outreach, including developing outreach plans and materials
• Conducting meetings with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders

Benefits

• New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed