Assistant Director of NYC Streets Plan

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New York transportation agency seeks an Assistant Director to support the NYC Streets Plan, improving street safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong problem-solving skills, manage data effectively, and oversee reporting on progress. Experience in transportation planning and familiarity with software tools like ArcGIS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation planning and street redesign.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing data and conducting evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the NYC Streets Plan and annual update reports.
• Maintain tracking of progress toward the Streets Plan goals.
• Lead efforts to improve internal project process mapping.

Skills

Problem-solving

Transportation planning

Project leadership

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Master's in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture

Baccalaureate in engineering plus 1 year of relevant experience

Baccalaureate plus 2 years of relevant experience

Associate degree or 60 credits plus 4 years of relevant experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 3027, or be eligible under the 55a program. ***

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) seeks an organized and collaborative candidate to assist and lead initiatives related to the NYC Streets Plan, NYC DOT's five-year transportation plan to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of the City's streets for all New Yorkers. Reporting to the Director of NYC Streets Plan, this position will assist in the development of the next five-year Streets Plan and annual update reports.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for maintaining tracking of progress toward the Streets Plan goals, working with various internal planning and implementation units. They will lead efforts to improve internal project process mapping, create evaluation processes for past projects, and conduct research on best practices in peer cities. The candidate should have experience creating reports, managing data, conducting evaluations and research, and coordinating work across multiple teams. Familiarity with NYCDOT street redesign projects is also desired.

Under the guidance of senior staff, the Assistant Director will work closely with NYCDOT divisions to track street design work, document internal processes, and coordinate planning of the Streets Plan and annual updates. The ideal candidate is effective at writing and communicating to both technical and general audiences, has strong analytical skills, and is interested in process investigation, documentation, and improvement.

TPM is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting economic and social vitality. Responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signage, transit development, freight mobility, markings, and ensuring safety for motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills, experience in transportation planning and street redesign, project leadership, data management, report writing, research, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience or interest in database management, ArcGIS, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable.

Additional Information

*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 3027. ***

This position is eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program between the City and DC37.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours, 9 am to 5 pm

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

To Apply

Resumes should be submitted electronically via:

• Current employees: Employee Self Service > Careers, Job ID #: 715949
• Other applicants: www.nyc.gov/careers > Search for Job ID # 715949

No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Public libraries provide computers for application submission.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more info, visit: www.nyc.gov/dot

Transportation Specialist - 22316

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related fields.
• Baccalaureate in engineering plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• Baccalaureate plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree or 60 credits plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Special Note:

To qualify for Assignment Level II, an additional year of experience is required; for Level III, two additional years are necessary.

Preferred Skills

Same as above: strong problem-solving, transportation planning, project leadership, data management, communication skills, and familiarity with relevant software.

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate this in your application materials.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employees may be eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs. Details at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYC residency is generally required within 90 days; exceptions may apply for certain city employees.

Additional Information

The City promotes diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment, free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.