College Aide - Resiliency Planning and Management Unit

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated College Aide to join its Resiliency Planning and Management unit. This role is crucial for supporting research and implementation strategies to protect transportation infrastructure from climate-related challenges. Ideal candidates will engage in various tasks, including data analysis, policy development, and coordination with stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to urban resilience efforts while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and impactful environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in urban planning and climate adaptation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NYC residency requirement

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Enrollment in college or graduate school is required.
• Experience in urban planning and GIS coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support research and implementation efforts for transportation resilience.
• Conduct analysis of climate change impacts and policy development.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college

Relevant IT coursework

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

NYC DOT seeks a motivated graduate-level or undergraduate College Aide to work in its Resiliency Planning and Management (RPM) unit. The position supports ongoing research and implementation efforts related to protecting transportation infrastructure and users against extreme weather and climate change, especially coastal flooding and extreme heat. Responsibilities include research, writing, analysis of climate change, adaptation, resilience, policy development, coordination with DOT units, scientific experts, stakeholders, and spatial data analysis using GIS, Excel, and other software. Additional duties involve strategic and administrative support for meetings with various stakeholders.

Location: 55 Water Street, NY NY

To Apply: Resumes must be submitted electronically via www.nyc.gov/careers/search using Job ID # 712656. Current City employees should log into Employees Self Service, follow the Careers link, and search for the same Job ID. Public Library computers are available for applications. No phone calls or faxes. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office approval. More info at www.nyc.dot.gov.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school, with employment conditioned on continued enrollment.
• For IT-specific roles, enrollment in relevant courses with at least 9 semester credits in related fields.
• Maximum tenure is 6 years. Employment may be full-time during vacations but not during academic sessions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Urban planning, design, GIS, coastal resilience coursework.
• Experience with coastal protection strategies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, Outlook; familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Teams is a plus.

Additional Benefits and Requirements:

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
• NYC residency generally required within 90 days; some exceptions apply.
• City is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.