Job Description In order to be considered for this position candidate must be either serving permanently in the City Planner Title, or be reachable on the Civil Service List, or eligible under the 55a program.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 micromobility 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.OLS is seeking a technically sophisticated and motivated candidate to serve in the role of Program Coordinator for the Secure Bike Parking program. The Program Coordinator will support all development, planning, implementation, and operational tasks related the program. They will coordinate directly with the chosen Secure Bike Parking program operator as well as track the operator’s progress and completion of assigned tasks. In addition, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the development and coordination of program outreach and engagement, secure bike parking location selection, and program-related internal and external reviews and approvals. The successful candidate will also assist with review and analysis of program data, conduct various program evaluation activities, and contribute to the development of internal and external program-related reports, they will support the development and coordination of program outreach and engagement, and will collaborate with DOT’s public engagement experts to develop web-based content and engagement tools, strategic social media campaigns, and a variety of other community engagement and education efforts. The selected candidate should expect to directly engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including other government agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, Business Improvement Districts, residents, potential users of the Secure Bike Parking system, and may also be assigned Secure Bike Parking program-related budgeting and grant management tasks, as well as contributing to the division’s many efforts to better support micro mobility users, including micro mobility battery charging, policy development, and street design changes. They will also contribute to reviewing and analyzing program data, engaging in various program evaluation activities focused on community feedback, particularly for the secure bike parking initiative. This position will require outdoor fieldwork.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. Additional Information In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the City Planner Title, be reachable on the Civil Service List, or eligible through 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.Preferred SkillsThe preferred candidate should have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills; experience working with New York City agencies and/or community groups; program coordination, project management and/or contract management experience, the ability to read site plans, database management experience, and excellent attention to detail. Preference also given to candidates with an interest in, and familiarity with, new developments in public space design and curb lane management, possessing GIS skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD, the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pmWork Location: 55 Water St, NY, NY 10041To ApplyAll 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 627252.Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #627252.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.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 InformationThe 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.