City Of New York

Deputy Director, Rapid Bus Network Development

City Of New York$110K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college required.
  • 4 years of full-time experience in city planning mandatory, including 18 months in a managerial role.
  • Graduate coursework in city planning can substitute for non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Familiarity with GIS, CAD, or Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
  • Experience in transportation planning or transit project development is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team developing rapid bus service in collaboration with MTA.
  • Conduct extensive community outreach and public workshops.
  • Manage grants and funding for transit projects.
  • Navigate environmental reviews for infrastructure initiatives.
  • Track the development of transit projects through to execution.
  • Develop project designs in conjunction with other teams.
  • Coordinate with MTA on bus operations and capital project initiation.

Benefits

  • Possible remote work up to 2 days per week.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-profile city initiatives.
  • Work in a fast-paced public sector environment that emphasizes safety and mobility.
  • Engage with various stakeholders, including community boards and elected officials.
Full Job Description
***To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list 1143. *** Transit Development (TD), within NYC DOT's Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM), is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Bus Action Plan and transit policy initiatives and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations, and to improve pedestrian access to transit. TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). TD seeks to hire a candidate to help oversee a sub-unit tasked with developing new and improved rapid bus service in conjunction with MTA to further the goals of the Mayor and the NYC Streets Plan. The candidate would work to develop infrastructure-intensive bus projects that reshape the built environment to bring quality transit service to all New Yorkers. The candidate would assist with oversight of a team that, among other duties: 1) conducts extensive community-centered public outreach; 2) pursues and manages grants to finance projects; 3) navigates environmental review; 4) tracks project development; 5) develop designs in coordination with other sub-units; 6) coordinates with the MTA on bus operations; and 7) initiates capital projects. The selected candidate would also be expected to help hire and develop staff, and to develop and present executive briefing materials. The candidate would meet extensively with the general public, work with community boards and other public stakeholders in public workshops, presentations, and other settings, including evening and weekend work. This is an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City. The Division of Transportation Planning & Management 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. Preferred Skills Extensive experience in transportation planning, street design, or transit priority project development, with demonstrated expertise in delivering bus lanes, busways, and other transit supportive street treatments strong multimodal street design perspective. Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required, including experience presenting to senior leadership, community boards, and elected officials familiarity with design, mapping, or analysis tools such as GIS, CAD, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. Experience with federal funding, grants, and environmental review is desirable. Additional Information ***To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list 1143. *** 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. . To Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 792348 All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 792348 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. Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Floor NY, NY 10041 ADM CITY PLANNER (NON MGRL) - 1005A Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.

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