Assistant Director, Rapid Bus Network Development

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Transportation seeks a City Planner to oversee rapid bus network development with MTA alignment, advancing the NYC Streets Plan and transit policy initiatives. You will lead a sub-unit, meet with public stakeholders, and guide infrastructure-intensive projects to improve bus operations and pedestrian access across New York City.

The role requires a master’s degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced public

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in city planning or related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of relevant full-time experience; or
• equivalent combination of education/experience with a bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate education in city planning, urban design, transportation engineering or related fields may substitute for experience (30 graduate credits for one year).

Responsibilities

• Oversee public outreach with communities and boards.
• Pursue and manage grants through federal/state programs (e.g., FTA).
• Navigate environmental review and project development phases.
• Manage budgets and track project progress.
• Coordinate with MTA on bus service concepts and operations.
• Develop project implementation plans (in-house and/or capital).
• Hire, mentor, and develop staff; prepare executive briefing materials.
• Engage with the public in workshops and meetings, including evenings/weekends.

Skills

City planning experience

Public outreach

Grant management

Environmental review

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in city planning

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year related experience

Graduate education substituted for experience

Job description

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 75,777 - USD 97,951

Job Description

*** To be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. ***

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 improve 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 a highly motivated 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. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Rapid Bus Network Development team, the successful 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 and inclusive public outreach;
2. proactively pursues and manages grants to finance projects through competitive federal and state funding programs, including FTA programs;
3. navigates environmental review and project development phases;
4. manages budget and tracks project development;
5. develops designs in coordination with other sub-units;
6. coordinates with the MTA on bus service concepts and operations;
7. develops project implementation plan (in-house and/or capital).

The selected candidate would also be expected to help hire, mentor, and develop staff, and to prepare 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, and ust by equally effective at communicating technical material and making the case for projects with various audiences. 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.

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Qualifications

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. 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. 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. 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.

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.