Project Coordinator: Safety Projects and Programs

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•$64,157 - $73,780•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. Research, Implementation, and Safety Unit (RIS) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to making the streets of New York City safer for all users as part of Vision Zero, a citywide policy striving to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes. 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. RIS’ 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 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 City Planner
Reachable on the civil service list
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning
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
All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree
One additional year of professional experience as described in '2' above for Assignment Level III
Two additional years of professional experience as described in '2' above for Assignment Level IV

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic engineering software is a plus
Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design
Possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions (must be maintained throughout the duration of employment)

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