Neighborhood Program Development Coordinator

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation, through the Transportation Planning and Management division's Office of Livable Streets, seeks a Community Coordinator to advance and manage a Low Traffic Neighborhood program. The role includes developing design typologies, coordinating with TPM units, and improving livability for pedestrians and cyclists citywide.

The Coordinator will prepare maps and public-facing materials, engage with stakeholders, and support grant applications while representing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher plus relevant community work experience.
• Experience with mapping software (ArcGIS), traffic analysis, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365 is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; able to manage multiple projects and work well across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Low Traffic Neighborhood (LTN) design typologies to improve safety and livability for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Plan, design, and implement LTN projects in coordination with TPM units.
• Prepare technical drawings, maps, diagrams, and public-facing materials for communicating objectives to the public and officials.
• Lead or support project management for consultant work, supervise interns, and assist with grant applications and administration.
• Represent OLS and DOT at public meetings and conferences.

Skills

Urban planning

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Transportation Planning and Management (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, curb management, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

TPM's Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator to serve as a Neighborhood Program Development Coordinator. OLS is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

The coordinator will, in part, be responsible for advancing and managing a Low Traffic Neighborhood (LTN) program including developing design typologies that enhance safety, encourage mode-shift, support local traffic and delivery access, and promote livability for pedestrians and cyclists at a neighborhood scale. The candidate will work closely with colleagues throughout TPM units to plan, design, and implement LTN projects and to overlay LTN typologies into existing neighborhood planning efforts. In addition, the Coordinator will support other neighborhood planning efforts across TPM.

The selected candidate must be able to prepare technical drawings and public facing materials which may include maps, diagrams, and reports to help communicate program objectives and designs to the public, stakeholders, and to elected officials. Additional responsibilities may include project management for consultant-based work, the supervision of interns, communication with press, and grant application and administration. In this role, the Coordinator will represent OLS and the DOT at public meetings and conferences.

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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; or
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; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills
Professional experience in urban planning, urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture with a practical understanding of pedestrian and transportation related issues, including emerging urban concepts and policies. Previous experience with mapping software (ArcGIS), traffic analysis, Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365 strongly desired. Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently in a highly collaborative environment across multiple teams, respond to and manage against tight timelines, identify and prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. Strong organizational, administrative, writing and graphic communication skills, with a creative thinking and problem-solving approach. Strong communication skills with public speaking experience desired and a demonstrated interest in the public realm.
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.