Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs, RIS
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 New York City streets. Its Research, Implementation, and Safety unit (RIS) uses data-driven methods to plan and implement street safety projects and programs in support of Vision Zero, the citywide policy to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes. The Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking a Project Coordinator to plan, develop, design, conduct outreach for, and implement street improvement projects. The work focuses on applying proven safety treatments to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorcyclists, and on improving the safety, reliability, and accessibility of transit corridors in alignment with the Streets Plan and Vision Zero. The position includes research and crash analysis, project scoping and design, traffic-data analysis, preparation of reports, graphics, and maps, field evaluations and meetings, coordination of project implementation, and technical assistance to senior staff. The coordinator will also support community outreach by developing plans and materials and meeting with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well on a team, and has excellent communication skills.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: a master's degree in a specified or related field; a bachelor's degree in engineering plus one year of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience; an associate degree or 60 semester credits plus four years of qualifying experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus six years of qualifying experience.
- Qualifying experience is full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs.
- For Assignment Level II, have an additional year of qualifying experience beyond the applicable experience pathway.
- For Assignment Level III, have an additional two years of qualifying experience beyond the applicable experience pathway.
- Be detail-oriented, a capable team player, and possess 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.
- Meet with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders.
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Job Type
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