OER - COLLEGE AIDE

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation seeks a College Aide to support the Office of Emergency Response and SIM in maintaining sidewalk infrastructure and resilience planning. You will work under the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, participating in meetings and field visits across city and regional partners.

This student role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, and strong written/verbal communication as you assist with data collection, research, and special projects essential to

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school required.
• IT track matriculation with IT-related study and 9 credits preferred for Level II/III.
• Status as student must continue during assignment period.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with research for mitigation projects.
• Attend meetings and site visits with city, state and regional partners.
• Assist with tabletop exercises, drills, and coastal resilience planning.
• Help upgrade winter weather reports and maintain SOPs for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

College enrollment/graduate status

Information Technology coursework (for IT tracks)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

The Department of Transportations (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.

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining the city's 12,760 miles of sidewalks and approximately 162,000 pedestrian ramps. The Office of Emergency Response Unit (OER) is a 24/7 operation that is dedicated to the resolution of any incident or crisis that threatens the structural integrity or impedes public safety or the free flow of people and goods utilizing the transportation infrastructure systems within the city of New York. OER consists of four sub-Units: The Communications Center, Emergency Response, Radio Repair and Maintenance, and Emergency Planning and Preparedness. The Office of Emergency Response performs the unique task of immediately responding to and correcting a multitude of infrastructure conditions, at times of an emergency nature and during inclement weather that endangers the vehicular, bicycling and pedestrian transportation network.

Duties

• Assist the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with research for mitigation projects managed within DOT.
• Attend meetings and site visits with city, state and regional partners.
• Assist with internal tabletops, exercise drills and coastal resilience planning.
• Assist with upgrading the winter weather reports. Track, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manuals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current policies and operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.

For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE

Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining professional standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Assist with special projects by conducting research, collecting data, and organizing information

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.