Community Coordinator

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to manage transportation engineering projects involving traffic signals and street lighting. This role includes preparing contract plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Applicants should hold a baccalaureate degree with two years of relevant experience in community work or a high school diploma with six years of experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in community work.
• High school diploma and 6 years of experience in community activities.
• Equivalent education and experience to fulfill minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in traffic engineering projects related to traffic signals and street lighting.
• Prepare contract plans and estimates for in-house projects.
• Coordinate with other DOT units and community stakeholders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Database usage

Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

High school graduation or equivalent and 6 years of experience

Job description

Community Coordinator – 56058

Traffic Operation’s Signals Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit seeks to hire a Community Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Signals Design, with latitude for independent judgement, the candidate will be responsible for performing work in transportation engineering projects related to the research, investigation, study, or examination of traffic signal and street lighting installations, modernization and signal timings. The candidate will prepare contract plans, working drawings, and other specifications and estimates of needed quantities for all in‑house projects, create response letters to community complaints, and coordinate with other DOT planning units and community stakeholders. This position supports critical DOT programs, including the Vision Zero program and the Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) program, and assists with transportation engineering projects related to traffic signal and street lighting installations, signal modernization, signal timing studies, and other safety improvement initiatives. The position also supports coordination with community stakeholders, responds to public concerns, and helps ensure timely delivery of projects that improve pedestrian accessibility and roadway safety for the traveling public.

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.
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.
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the options above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in option #1 above.

Preferred Skills

• Detail‑oriented, accurate, with excellent verbal and strong writing/oral communication skills.
• Proficient in database usage.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.

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.