Research Project Manager, Cycling & Micromobility Unit
About The Position
The Research Project Manager supports the Cycling & Micromobility Unit’s research program and maintenance of its micromobility demand model under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead. The role includes developing, documenting, updating, and running model scenarios; updating base-network inputs; and keeping detailed records of model updates and maintenance. The position also supports data collection and management, including maintenance and expansion of the Unit’s computer vision sensor network. Research-program duties include administrative support for grants and consultant- or research partner-led projects, tracking deliverables and objectives, representing the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups, participating in stakeholder meetings, and collaborating with Unit staff on short-term research assignments and projects. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit manages New York City’s on-street bicycle network, comprising more than 1,500 lane-miles, and focuses on redesigning City streets to improve and expand the bike network, enhance safety, and increase ridership. The role is within the Department of Transportation’s Office of Livable Streets, which works on strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term street management.
Requirements
- For appointment at Assignment Level II or above, a doctorate in an appropriate physical, biological, environmental, or social science field and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience in the appropriate field; or a master's degree in an appropriate field and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Candidates qualifying through an equivalent combination of education and experience must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of relevant experience.
- Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience specified in the doctorate or master's degree pathways.
- Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, update, and run micromobility demand model scenarios.
- Conduct base-network input updates and document model updates and other maintenance in detail.
- Support data collection and management efforts for the micromobility demand model.
- Maintain and expand the Unit’s computer vision sensor network.
- Perform administrative tasks for grants and consultant- or research partner-led projects.
- Ensure project deliverables and objectives are met.
- Represent the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups.
- Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Unit staff on short-term research-focused assignments and projects.
- Meet with consultants, contractors, or in-house units to review sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
- Schedule sensor installations and maintenance.
- Resolve technical issues and monitor data collection and access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
