Office Administration

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is looking for a Community Coordinator to manage and implement community service programs related to street improvement and safety initiatives like Vision Zero. You'll prepare evaluation reports, coordinate with project managers, and maintain records for various projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in community work. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital urban transportation projects within New York City.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work.
• High school graduation and six years of experience in related community activities.
• One year of experience in community work or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare evaluation reports and conduct analyses.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate community programs.
• Maintain database records for Accessible Pedestrian Signals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Database proficiency

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Baccalaureate degree in related field

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

Traffic Operations' Signals Timing and Intersection Control Unit (STIC) seeks to hire a Community Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing evaluation reports, conducting analyses, and reviewing program plans for Vision Zero and Street Improvement Projects (SIP). The coordinator will plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate programs and projects that provide critical community services.

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The candidate will support the planning, tracking, and coordination of Retiming Projects, Street Improvement Projects, Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) installations, SBS/TSP projects, Left Turn and LPI studies, and other Vision Zero initiatives. The role also includes maintaining database records for Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).

The Community Coordinator will work closely with project managers across divisions and provide recommendations on signal timing policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing correspondence, closing and archiving completed studies, tracking project tasks and milestones, responding to inquiries from internal staff and external stakeholders (including elected officials, community boards, and the general public), processing incoming communications, distributing assignments to appropriate staff, and maintaining asset tracking databases.

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

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, accurate, and able to demonstrate excellent verbal and strong written communication skills. The candidate must be proficient in database usage and possess strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with others and collaborate in a team oriented environment.

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.