City Of New York

Project Design Innovation Coordinator, OLS

City Of New York$78K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in transportation-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Baccalaureate degree with relevant experience in traffic and roadway studies.
  • Two years' satisfactory experience in traffic studies or related roles.
  • Associate degree with four years of relevant experience.
  • High school diploma with six years of experience in roadway transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and development of bicycle infrastructure plans.
  • Manage street improvement projects from research to implementation.
  • Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses using specified tools.
  • Prepare technical reports and design drawings for project support.
  • Coordinate with agencies and community stakeholders during project phases.
  • Assist with public outreach and presentations to various groups.
  • Develop materials to communicate project benefits and impact.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for remote work up to 2 days per week.
  • Potential for direct influence on NYC's transportation planning.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and involvement in local initiatives.
  • Work in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable urban mobility.
Full Job Description
**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list.** 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 of 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. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety for all users, and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city, and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit seeks to hire two motivated, detail-oriented Project Design Innovation Coordinators to support the design and development of construction-ready plans for bicycle infrastructure projects across all five boroughs of New York City. The team's primary focus is the planning, design, and implementation of innovative street improvements that expand and enhance New York City's bicycle and greenway network. Under the supervision of senior staff, the Project Design Innovation Coordinators will support the development of innovative, sustainable bicycle infrastructure projects in collaboration with engineers, planners, and other stakeholders. The selected candidates will contribute to the development of safe, high-quality street designs that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, enhance mobility, and encourage a shift to sustainable transportation modes in support of the NYC Streets Plan. In this role, the successful candidates will manage street improvement projects through various stages of project development and implementation, including research, analysis, design, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. Responsibilities include supporting the development of recommendations for bicycle facilities, bicycle boulevards, complete streets, and other multimodal improvements; conducting traffic operations, safety, and before-and-after analyses using tools such as Synchro, AutoCAD, GIS, and field observations; and preparing technical reports, presentations, and design drawings to support project development and decision-making. The ideal candidates will demonstrate familiarity with multimodal street design, traffic calming, and transportation planning principles, as well as experience working with data and supporting projects through multiple phases. The position requires coordination with DOT operational units, government agencies, and community stakeholders throughout project development and implementation. Additional responsibilities include supporting public outreach efforts; assisting with presentations to Community Boards, elected officials, local organizations, and other stakeholders; developing materials that communicate project benefits and impacts; and preparing correspondence and responses to public and media inquiries. Preferred Skills: Advanced AutoCAD proficiency, experience producing construction-ready civil engineering or transportation design drawings. Strong understanding of roadway design principles, geometric design, and complete streets concepts. Knowledge of protected bicycle lane design standards and implementation best practices. Experience applying MUTCD, AASHTO, or NACTO design guidelines. Experience with survey data, existing conditions mapping, and incorporating field measurements into designs. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creating presentation graphics and visualizations. Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC; willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit. Work Location: 55 Water Street, NY NY Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Additional Information: **To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list. ** For information on upcoming NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page. Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $78,740, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $90,551. 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: External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 792061 Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 792061 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those 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. TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316 Qualifications 1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or 2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above: To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

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