Director, Rapid Bus Delivery

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation in New York, NY seeks a Director of Rapid Bus Delivery within the Transit Development unit to lead in-house rapid bus programs under the Streets Plan and Next Stop initiatives. The role drives mobility, equity, and quality of life for millions of residents and visitors.

You will supervise planners, engineers, analysts, and PMs, guide corridor redesigns, manage data-driven project delivery, and coordinate with MTA and agency partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or public health
• Doctorate degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science with required experience or an equivalent combination with a master’s and relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate bus corridors and transit improvements.
• Lead a team of planners, engineers, analysts, and project managers.
• Coordinate with MTA and sister agencies to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Oversee data analyses and performance evaluation for transit projects.
• Manage a multi-million dollar expense budget.
• Engage with agency leadership, City Hall, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation planning

Street design

Transit priority project development

Multimodal street design

Communication skills

GIS

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental or public health sciences

Doctorate degree in physical, biological, environmental or social science with supervisory/research experience

Tools

GIS

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is seeking a Director for Rapid Bus Delivery within its Transit Development unit, responsible for the delivery of the City's in-house rapid bus program in support of the implementation of the Streets Plan and Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service. The Director leads a dynamic team doing essential work that directly improves mobility, equity, and quality of life for millions of New Yorkers.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Rapid Bus Programs, the Director will oversee the planning, design, implementation, and performance management of bus lanes, busways, and corridor-based transit supportive street improvements that enhance bus speeds, reliability, safety, for millions of riders each year. The Director will 1) manage and mentor a team of planners, engineers, analysts, and project managers, providing leadership, guidance, and strategic direction; 2) advance complex corridor redesigns to meet locally mandated Streets Plan and Next Stop bus lane goals; 3) direct data driven project development, implementation sequencing, and post-implementation project evaluation; 4) coordinate closely with MTA, sister agencies, and internal DOT divisions to ensure integrated project delivery; 5) oversee data and traffic analyses for the group, including data driven research and project implementation evaluation analysis; 6) manage a multi-million dollar expense budget; and 7) Manage stakeholder engagement and outreach with agency leadership, City Hall, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management 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.. Within TPM, the Transit Development (TD) unit develops transit- supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers by implementing the Streets Plan. TD also serves as a key resource to the agency on transit related matters and acts as one of the primary points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• 2. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
  • 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  • 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  • 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

Extensive experience in transportation planning, street design, or transit priority project development, with demonstrated expertise in delivering bus lanes, busways, and other transit supportive street treatments strong multimodal street design perspective with a proven ability to develop innovative design concepts and pilot new approaches to street configuration and material exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required, including experience presenting to senior leadership, community boards, and elected officials familiarity with design, mapping, or analysis tools such as GIS, CAD, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.

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.