Project Coordinator - Public Realm

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Office Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micro-mobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

Public Realms Planning Team assists with developing the Pedestrian and Public Space Unit's project portfolio for in-house and capital projects. In the role of Project Coordinator, the candidate will collaborate internally with other DOT units and externally with other city agencies such as the Department of Parks and Recreation to assess capital needs and evaluate existing project lists. The selected candidate will assess various data sets to identify potential projects within a neighborhood boundary, recognizing different needs in different neighborhoods based on existing walking modal share, density and land use, sociodemographic variables, existing DOT projects, application requests for Open Streets and Plazas, and internal and external agency priorities. The Project Coordinator will conduct community outreach to better understand the needs and goals of the community, as well as to educate the community on DOTs tools and goals. Additionally, the project coordinator will partner with community-based organizations to enhance DOT planning and implementation, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the communities we serve. The candidate must be familiar with and demonstrate expertise in the following areas: data analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS software and Microsoft Excel; photography and graphic skills to convey information effectively using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint. The ideal candidate should also understand the latest traffic calming techniques and streetscape design considerations.

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Preferred Skills:
Professional experience in the urban planning, design, or construction. Previous experience with mapping software (ArcGIS), Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information:
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Salary: $59,116 / $67,983 - $91,768
*Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $59,116, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $67,983.*

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID number #629676
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet and search for JOB ID # 629676
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot..

Work Location: 55 Water St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.