Strategic Network Planning Coordinator, Cycling & Micromobility

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Strategic Network Planning Coordinator supports the Cycling & Micromobility Unit’s New Streets Plan priorities by helping develop and implement strategic initiatives. Working with senior staff and the Deputy Director of Project Delivery, the coordinator applies the Unit’s prioritization methodology to identify projects that advance expansion of the cycling and greenway networks into a connected citywide network. The role connects strategic priorities with project delivery by communicating identified priorities to inform the Unit’s work program and project pipeline, and may coordinate with other Units on cycling and greenway network priorities.

The coordinator develops metrics and benchmarks for neighborhood planning evaluation, strategies for comprehensive data analysis, and recommendations for planning and conceptual design initiatives. The position also produces public-facing materials, including maps, diagrams, conceptual designs, and reports, and supports public engagement through workshops, community events, stakeholder meetings, and other community engagement related to planning initiatives and project development.

The position is within the New York City Department of Transportation’s Office of Livable Streets, Cycling & Micromobility Unit. The Unit works to expand and improve the city’s on-street bicycle network, improve connectivity between neighborhoods, broaden access to safe bicycle infrastructure, and create a more equitable transportation network.

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.
• All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree.
• For placement in Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional experience in city planning, after meeting the minimum requirements, are required.
• Graduate education in a listed or related field may substitute for experience at a rate of 30 graduate semester credits for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Unit’s prioritization methodology with senior staff to identify priority projects that advance cycling and greenway network expansion into a connected citywide network.
• Communicate identified priorities to the Deputy Director of Project Delivery to inform the Unit’s work program and project pipeline.
• Potentially coordinate with other Units to communicate cycling and greenway network priorities.
• Develop metrics and benchmarks for neighborhood planning evaluation.
• Develop strategies for comprehensive data analysis.
• Make recommendations to inform planning and conceptual design initiatives for the Unit.
• Create public-facing maps, diagrams, conceptual designs, and reports that communicate the Unit’s mission and objectives.
• Support and participate in public engagement efforts, including workshops, community events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage with communities to support planning initiatives and project development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time