Project Coordinator, School Safety, RIS

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will work in the School Safety unit of the Research, Implementation, and Safety (RIS) team within the New York City Department of Transportation’s Transportation Planning and Management Division. The unit works to improve safety near K–12 schools across New York City through street redesign, policy advice, and management of curb regulations and signage, including the School Slow Zone program. Its work supports Vision Zero and the goals of the NYC Streets Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan. Under the direction of senior staff, the coordinator will plan, develop, design, and implement Street Improvement Projects, with an emphasis on child safety. The role combines project management, community outreach, research, data analysis, implementation coordination, and field work. The coordinator will also support efforts to install 15-mile-per-hour school slow zones next to every K–12 school in NYC by the end of 2029.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, design, and implement Street Improvement Projects to improve safety for roadway users, particularly children.
Analyze crash and traffic data.
Create street designs using AutoCAD.
Coordinate with DOT staff and partner city agencies.
Conduct community outreach with schools, elected officials, Community Boards, inter- and intra-agency members, and other stakeholders; outreach to students may be required for some projects.
Develop and deliver public presentations.
Manage implementation of new roadway designs.
Investigate new design treatments and policy initiatives, and develop and pilot innovative safety treatments.
Develop new capital projects for implementation by the Department of Design and Construction on behalf of NYC DOT School Safety.
Coordinate research efforts, participate in technical and advisory committee meetings, and work with DOT staff and external agency representatives on studies and projects.
Review community requests related to school safety and operations in NYC, as needed.
Assist with planning and coordination for the School Slow Zone program, including work toward installing 15-mile-per-hour school slow zones next to every K–12 school in NYC by the end of 2029.