Brooklyn Sign Shop Superintendent

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a Brooklyn Sign Shop Superintendent to oversee a team responsible for the production, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices and markings across boroughs. The role requires coordinating with DOT crews and DDC contractors to ensure project alignment and safety.

The incumbent will supervise two STDMs, handle daily work assignments, and train staff while ensuring compliance with Borough SOPs and CityTime records.

Qualifications

• 1 year as Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers for NYC DOT or equivalent.
• 4 years of recent, full-time experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment, with 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs.
• Coordinate project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors; provide guidance to the Brooklyn Borough Engineer's Office.
• Prepare daily indicator reports and monthly summaries; evaluate work orders and manage material requisitions.
• Supervise STDMs, manage CityTime records, assign tasks, and conduct staff training.
• Support Vision Zero initiatives and coordinate with facilities on building upgrades and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

SIMS

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on DOT's promotion list.

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual for the position of Brooklyn Sign Shop Superintendent. This role involves overseeing a team of employees in the production, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs. The Superintendent will coordinate and oversee project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors, providing technical guidance to the Brooklyn Borough Engineer's Office. Active participation in field meetings with construction contractors is essential to ensure project alignment and compliance. The Brooklyn Sign Shop Superintendent will be responsible for preparing daily indicator reports, compiling comprehensive monthly summaries, evaluating work orders, and managing material requisitions to ensure project continuity. This role also involves coordinating Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives, as well as serving as the primary contact for the facilities unit regarding building upgrades and repairs. Additionally, the Superintendent will utilize the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to streamline traffic sign installations. The Superintendent will supervise two Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers (STDM), ensuring timely task completion, managing attendance issues, and overseeing CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift. They will ensure that daily work assignments by the STDM comply with Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures, allocate assignments, provide specific directions, and conduct training for the supervisor. The Superintendent will also schedule work audits to verify the correct installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage as required. Additionally, the Superintendent will manage the daily operations of the Brooklyn Sign Shop stockroom, including the supervision and training of the stockroom employee.

This role demands a proactive leader with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency, accountability, and safety.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) 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.

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts, and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

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Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment Level II and Assignment Level III

• 1. At least one year of experience as a Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or
• 2. Four years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, practical experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate for the position should be a creative problem solver, detail-oriented, and adaptive under pressure. They should also be highly resourceful in carrying out tasks and possess excellent communication skills. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of effective interaction with management and the ability to motivate staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills and be proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

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.