Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs, RIS
About The Position
The Research, Implementation, and Safety unit (RIS) within the Transportation Planning and Management Division is a multidisciplinary team working to improve street safety for all users in New York City as part of Vision Zero. RIS uses data-driven methods to design and implement street safety projects, administer safety programs, promote senior and youth safety, manage crash data and applications, conduct safety research, and lead agency safety plans and policies. The Project Coordinator will plan, develop, design, conduct outreach for, and implement street improvement projects. The work focuses on proven safety treatments, the goals of the Streets Plan and Vision Zero, and improving the safety, reliability, and accessibility of transit corridors. The position involves identifying high-crash locations, developing safety improvements, analyzing traffic data, coordinating implementation, and providing technical assistance to senior staff. The selected candidate will also participate in community outreach and coordinate with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders.
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 a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates using graduate education as a substitute for experience may substitute 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience; all candidates must have a bachelor's degree.
- For placement in Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional experience meeting the stated experience criteria are required after meeting the minimum requirements.
- The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works effectively as part of a team, and has excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, design, conduct outreach for, and implement street improvement projects to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorcyclists.
- Conduct research and crash analysis 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.
- Meet with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders.
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Job Type
Full-time
