Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs, RIS

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • $75,777 - $111,552

About The Position

The Transportation Planning and Management Division is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on New York City streets. Its Research, Implementation, and Safety unit is a multidisciplinary team advancing Vision Zero through street safety redesign projects, safety programs, research, crash data management, and agency safety plans.

The Project Coordinator will plan, develop, design, conduct outreach for, and implement street improvement projects that improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorcyclists. The work focuses on the Streets Plan and Vision Zero, applying proven safety treatments and improving the safety, reliability, and accessibility of transit corridors. The position involves research and crash analysis, project scoping and design, traffic-data analysis, preparation of reports, graphics, and maps, field evaluations and meetings, implementation coordination, technical assistance to senior staff, and community outreach. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well on a team, and has excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All candidates must have a bachelor's degree.
• For placement in Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional experience as described in the city-planning experience qualification are required after meeting the minimum requirements.
• Detail-oriented, capable of working as part of a team, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze crash data to identify high-crash locations.
• Scope and design safety improvement projects for high-crash locations.
• Analyze traffic data.
• Prepare reports, graphics, and maps.
• Conduct field work, including on-site evaluations and field meetings.
• Coordinate project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to senior staff.
• Participate in community outreach, including developing outreach plans and materials and meeting with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level