Inspector, School Safety

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Inspector for the School Safety group within RIS to conduct field investigations and collect data supporting safety programs near NYC K-12 schools. You will assist in installing School Slow Zones and loading zones, support street redesigns, and help ensure visibility and pedestrian safety citywide.

Typical tasks include curb/ intersection inventories, traffic counts, radar surveys, data entry, and using DOT software like SIMS to create sign orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, urban studies, planning or mathematics or related physical sciences, or
• 4 years of full‑time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies.
• Education/experience equivalent to above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and data collection to support School Safety programs.
• Install School Slow Zones and school loading zones and assist with street redesigns.
• Perform curb inventories, traffic/pedestrian counts, radar speed surveys and data entry.

Skills

Word

Excel

SIMS

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/urban studies/related field

4 years of technical experience in traffic programs/ transportation studies

Tools

SIMS

Job description

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (TPM) 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. The Research, Implementation, and Safety unit (RIS) is a multi‑disciplinary team dedicated to making the streets of New York City safer for all users as part of Vision Zero, a citywide policy striving to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes.

DOT seeks a candidate to serve as an Inspector for the School Safety group in RIS. School Safety is responsible for improving safety near K-12 schools throughout New York City. The group redesigns streets next to schools with a goal of reducing youth injuries, improving safety and accessibility, and encouraging non‑motorized transportation in all five boroughs. The unit manages all curb regulations and signage next to NYC K-12 schools, including the School Slow Zone program.

The Inspector will be responsible for conducting field investigations and performing data collection to support School Safety programs, including the installation of School Slow Zones, school loading zones, and other specialized safety projects such as street redesigns and projects to improve child visibility. This work will help the team deliver on the ambitious goal of Mayor Mamdani’s administration to install a 15-mile-per-hour School Slow Zone next to every K-12 school in NYC by the end of 2029.

Typical assignments will involve detailed curbside/intersection inventories, traffic control and land use assessment, examining street operations, traffic/pedestrian volume counts, and radar speed surveys. Additional duties to be performed consist of data entry, using City‑specific transportation software (e.g., SIMS to create sign orders), assisting with data analysis, maintenance of databases, and preparation of relevant forms, reports, correspondence, and logs. Interested candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with SIMS, a DOT‑specific program for writing sign orders, is a plus. Candidate must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

Work Location

55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift

35 hours / TBD

Additional Information

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $57,323, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $65,922. For information on upcoming NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full‑time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with SIMS, a DOT‑specific program for writing sign orders, is a plus. Candidate must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

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.

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