BOB- Transportation Specialist III

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Specialist III to manage bridge operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role will involve coordinating activities across boroughs, assisting with project planning, and fostering effective communication within the division. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and educational qualifications, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Residency in NYC required within 90 days

Qualifications

• Master's degree in transportation, urban planning, or related fields.
• Baccalaureate degree plus relevant experience options available.
• Valid New York State driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage bridge painting and graffiti removal operations across NYC.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities.
• Monitor work progress and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Education

Master's degree in transportation engineering

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

High school diploma

Job description

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• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM # 3027, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.

The Division of Bridges is seeking to hire a Transportation Specialist 3 /Assistant Operations Manager who will report to the Deputy Director of Bridge Painting, in the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspections, and Operations. The role involves managing bridge painting and graffiti removal operations across NYC boroughs, assisting in planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities, monitoring work progress, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and liaising with contractors and internal units. The position requires visiting sites, reviewing project documents, and fostering effective communication within the division.

Preferred Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Work location: 390 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11211.

Resumes can be submitted electronically via Employee Self Service (ESS) for City employees or through www.nyc.gov/careers for other applicants, referencing Job ID# 708845. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in transportation engineering, urban planning, or related fields; OR
• Baccalaureate degree in engineering plus one year of relevant experience; OR
• Baccalaureate degree plus two years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate degree or 60 semester credits plus four years of relevant experience; OR
• High school diploma plus six years of relevant experience.

Special Note: Additional experience is required for higher assignment levels.

Preferred Skills (repeated): Effective communication, NY driver’s license, MS Office skills.

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities under the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest accordingly.

Additional benefits include potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs. Residency in NYC generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions for certain city employees.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.