Director, Streetscape Asset Management & Maintenance

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City is seeking a City Planner 4 to serve as Director of Asset Management & Maintenance, overseeing a growing team of engineers and planners to manage streetscape assets citywide. The role includes budgeting and asset tracking, with emphasis on a state of good repair.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience, sound knowledge of street furniture, procurement, and transportation planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in city planning or related field.
• Alternatively a bachelor’s degree with 1 year of city planning experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted for consideration.
• Two additional years of professional experience after meeting minimum requirements for Assignment Level III.

Responsibilities

• Develop inspection protocols for installations, assets, and state of good repair.
• Update marking plans for Safety Improvement projects due to repaving.
• Develop fabrication and installation specifications for contractors and inhouse crews and capital projects.
• Coordinate construction impacts to protect pedestrian space and furnishings during projects.
• Grow maintenance contract capacity and supervise maintenance partner engagement agency-wide.
• Research and develop new assets related to sidewalks and roadways.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pedestrian infrastructure

NYCDOT procedures

Budgeting

Grants management

Staff management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in city planning or related

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

Department of Transportation (DOT) in New York City is seeking a City Planner 4 to serve as Director of Asset Management & Maintenance, overseeing a growing team of engineers and planners to manage streetscape assets citywide. The role includes budgeting and asset tracking, with emphasis on a state of good repair.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience, sound knowledge of street furniture, procurement, and transportation planning.