AEU Program Planner

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation's Automated Enforcement Unit seeks two City Planners II to support program expansion, ensuring expansion is coordinated, data-driven, and aligned with best practices. Planners will have the opportunity to develop planning strategies and coordinate with contractors on installation barriers at key intersections and corridors.

They will use spatial crash analysis and safety risk mapping to inform targeted camera siting and work with DOT teams to apply

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Responsibilities

• Develop planning strategies for automated enforcement programs and future expansions
• Coordinate with contractors to address construction and installation barriers at key intersections and corridors
• Streamline communication with the MTA and other DOT teams on future Automated Camera Enforcement bus planning
• Use spatial crash analysis and safety risk mapping to understand where different crash types occur at intersections to inform targeted camera siting
• Work with teams across DOT to apply crash data and analysis to prioritize where enforcement is most likely to improve safety outcomes
• Support coordination across DOT units to map AEU infrastructure alongside other agency assets
• Coordinate with multiple DOT to incorporate proactive datasets, including pedestrian and cyclist volumes, vulnerable populations, and emerging near-miss data, into siting methodologies
• Work with internal AEU teams to keep tracking applications up to date and on ad hoc projects as needed
• Research best practices and emerging automated enforcement technologies and help support pilots, evaluations, and grant applications

Skills

Traffic Calming

Urban Design

Pedestrian-Oriented design

Complete Streets

Traffic Engineering

Education

Master's degree in city planning or related field

Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

GIS

Traffic engineering software

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or must be reachable on the open-competitive civil service list for City Planner, Exam #1112.

The Automated Enforcement Unit (AEU) is part of the Division of Traffic Operations at the NYC Department of Transportation. AEU manages four automated enforcement programs: red light, bus lane, speed, and Weigh-in-Motion (WIM). Automated enforcement is a core component of the Mayor's Vision Zero initiative, and recent legislative changes require rapid program expansion and modernization.

AEU is seeking two City Planners II to support this growth and help ensure expansion is coordinated, data-driven, and aligned with best practices. Planners will have the opportunity to:

• Develop planning strategies for individual automated enforcement programs and future expansions
• Coordinate with contractors to address construction and installation barriers at key intersections and corridors
• Streamline communication with the MTA and other DOT teams on future Automated Camera Enforcement bus planning
• Use spatial crash analysis and safety risk mapping to understand where different crash types are occurring at intersections to inform targeted camera siting (i.e. directional approach)
• Work with teams across DOT to apply crash data and analysis to prioritize where enforcement is most likely to improve safety outcomes
• Support coordination across DOT units to map AEU infrastructure alongside other agency assets to support integrated planning and implementation
• Coordinate with multiple DOT to incorporate proactive datasets, including pedestrian and cyclist volumes, vulnerable populations, and emerging near-miss data, into siting methodologies
• Work with internal AEU teams such as processing, auditing, and administration to keep tracking applications up to date and on ad hoc projects as needed
• Research best practices and emerging automated enforcement technologies and help support pilots, evaluations, and grant applications

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Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
2. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or
3. 3. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
4. 4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Traffic Calming, Urban Design, Pedestrian-Oriented design, Complete Streets, and Traffic Engineering are required.
• Preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic engineering software is a plus

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.