Federal Grants Specialist - Traffic Operations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Operations Grants Specialist in the Finance, Contracts and Innovation Unit. The role leads federal grants for the Traffic Management Center, coordinating proposals, awards, and reimbursements in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

The specialist will become the agency’s subject matter expert on federally funded technologies used to manage city traffic, supporting studies and deployments across signals, lighting, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree/60 credits plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Four-year high school diploma plus 7 years of relevant experience.
• Combination of education and/or experience with substitution rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordinator for all federal grants for Traffic Operations.
• Manage grant proposals, awards, and reimbursement of funds.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state rules governing aid to the City.
• Serve as SME on federally funded technologies used by the city.
• Support Traffic Management Center operations and related projects.

Skills

Budget administration

Economic research

Financial administration

Management analysis

Operations research

Labor relations

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/public administration

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree/60 credits

High school diploma

Combination of education and experience

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Operations Grants Specialist in the Finance, Contracts and Innovation Unit. The role leads federal grants for the Traffic Management Center, coordinating proposals, awards, and reimbursements in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

The specialist will become the agency’s subject matter expert on federally funded technologies used to manage city traffic, supporting studies and deployments across signals, lighting, and