Traffic Control Inspector

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

118d • Remote

About The Position

The Parking Implementation and Studies sub-unit in the Parking Planning and Policy group seeks to hire three (3) Traffic Control Inspectors (TCI) Level 1. The TCIs will work under close supervision while performing inspections and field surveys for the purpose of regulating and controlling vehicular traffic regulations and/or conducting traffic related studies. Inspection duties include (but are not limited to) measuring sidewalks, curbsides, streets, (e.g. measuring length, width, and radius of corner curb) obtaining footage of all street furniture (e.g. muni-meters, fire hydrants, trees, signs, drive rails, light poles, mailboxes, cellars, subway grates, ventilation grates, kiosks, pedestrian benches, bike racks, etc.) and determining the direction of traffic flow for all adjacent streets. Duties also include investigating complaints, making recommendations on the need for traffic signs, traffic signals, muni-meters, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices and monitoring for their installation and/or removal. The candidate will be required to prepare reports, diagrams and/or sketches of observed field conditions; prepare reports on traffic and traffic-related conditions; create work orders to initiate sign and meter changes; inspect completed work to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications. Physical activities related to the work include bending and lifting equipment (e.g. measuring wheel), exposure to vehicle emissions over extensive intervals of time, climbing up/down stairwells and/or walking and standing outdoors for long periods in all weather. Inspectors use computer database programs such as DOT's internal Sign Inventory Management System and related operational business systems. Traffic Control Inspectors perform other related operational duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full time satisfactory experience in vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies.
• An Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or another closely related field.
• A satisfactory combination of experience and/or college education equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience conducting field surveys and ensuring compliance of completed work with established standards and specifications.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to balance working independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and field surveys for traffic regulation and control.
• Measure sidewalks, curbsides, and streets.
• Obtain footage of street furniture and determine traffic flow direction.
• Investigate complaints and recommend traffic control devices.
• Monitor installation and removal of traffic signs and signals.
• Prepare reports, diagrams, and sketches of field conditions.
• Create work orders for sign and meter changes.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with standards.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Remote work eligibility up to 2 days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees