Senior Project Coordinator - Public Realm

Job Description The Division of Transportation Planning & 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. DOT is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Coordinator for its Public Realm Unit in the Office of Livable Streets (OLS) within the TPM Division. As Senior Project Coordinator the candidate, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for developing and implementing pedestrian-centered interim and capital projects. The position will lead project development from initial research and analysis, through public engagement and recommendations, to creating and delivering public presentations, managing project priorities and schedules, coordinating with local partners, and overseeing project implementation. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of NYC DOT units, public realm best practices, and systems, the candidate will apply their experience from previous projects. The candidate will conduct thorough information gathering and analysis, including traffic and crash data, field conditions, parking regulations, and community characteristics, while also creating CAD drawings to illustrate existing and proposed traffic conditions. Additionally, they will recommend findings based on the latest understanding of traffic calming techniques and streetscape design considerations, and coordinate with other DOT units, city agencies, and community entities. This position requires strong design, photography, and graphic skills to effectively convey project proposals. Moreover, the candidate should understand the latest planning theories, public realm maintenance, and operational demands in dense urban environments, along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a strong problem-solving mindset. Supervision of interns and support staff may also be necessary. In this role the candidate will be expected to participate in group work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, accurate and a capable team player, plus have a positive attitude. Responsibility for ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where/when required. 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 Preference will be give to candidate who has experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and graphics software, including the Adobe Suite. Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design issues and traffic engineering. Excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills are strongly preferred. Additional Information TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CITY PLANNER, OR REACHABLE ON THE CITY PLANNER CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM. 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: $80,091 / $92,105 - $116,999 Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $80,091, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $92,105. To Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to and search for the Job ID number #629673 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and search for JOB ID # 629673 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: Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl New York, NY 10014 Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9:00am - 5:00pm Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to '1' above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree. Special Qualification Requirements Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in '2' above. Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in '2' above. Additional Information 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.

Created: 2024-11-02