Borough Planner

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to serve as the liaison between the agency and elected officials, community boards, business improvement districts, and other stakeholders. You will advise on safety projects, respond to inquiries, and attend public meetings to present on behalf of DOT.

You will develop relationships with neighborhood associations and partners, track casework, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of community work experience.
• High school diploma and six years of community work experience.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted with at least one year of experience described in (1).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and act as the office’s point person in the assigned geographic area.
• Advise on development and implementation of safety projects with DOT divisions and partners.
• Represent the agency at Community Board meetings and other public meetings, sometimes after hours.
• Make strategic recommendations to leadership and manage all assigned casework and correspondence.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years community work

High school + 6 years in community work

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

Under the guidance of the Borough Commissioner and management staff, the chosen candidate will serve as liaison between the agency, and elected officials, Community Boards, Business Improvement Districts, institutional partners (medical, academic, government, etc.), neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders on DOT matters. Tasks and responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and acting as the office's point person within the assigned geographic area, advising on development and implementation of safety projects, responding to external requests and concerns in an efficient and thorough manner with guidance from relevant DOT operational divisions and interagency partners, participating in and delivering presentations on behalf of the agency at Community Board meetings and other public meetings and events (many of which occur after work hours), making strategic recommendations to Borough Commissioner and leadership team regarding proposed courses of action, and tracking, managing, and resolving all assigned casework and correspondence. Additional tasks and responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should also have experience working with community stakeholders.

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.