Project Coordinator, OLS

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

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Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks two Project Coordinators to support the planning, design and delivery of capital bicycle and micromobility projects across all five boroughs. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and contribute to a livable, safe street network.

You will review plans, develop concept designs, and prepare reports to support decision making and grant applications, ensuring compliance with NYC DOT standards and best

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and two years of city planning experience or equivalent.
• Experience with capital project development and public infrastructure helpful.
• Strong writing, analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design and implementation of bicycle/micromobility projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and external agencies across projects.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings and grant applications.
• Review projects for standards compliance and quality control.

Skills

Transportation planning

Roadway design

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Public engagement

Policy & planning analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in city planning or related field

Graduate degree in planning/urban design (optional)

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on the civil service list, exam # 5045.

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, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Office of Livable Streets (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 Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on‑street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane‑miles), enhancing street safety for all users and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighbourhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers.

The Cycling & Micromobility Unit seeks to hire two highly motivated and detail‑oriented Project Coordinators to support the planning, development and delivery of capital bicycle and micromobility projects throughout New York City. Under the supervision of senior staff the selected candidates will manage complex capital projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies and help advance projects from concept through design and implementation. The selected candidates will support the identification and development of new capital project opportunities, coordinate the review of transportation and development projects led by partner agencies and collaborate with planners, engineers and designers to ensure high‑quality bicycle and micromobility infrastructure is incorporated into capital projects citywide. The position offers the opportunity to work on some of New York City's most significant transportation projects while helping shape the future of the City's cycling network.

The candidate will manage Cycling & Micromobility‑sponsored capital projects through planning, design and implementation, including project scope, schedule, budget, consultant management and coordination with internal DOT divisions and external agencies. The candidate will support the identification, evaluation and development of new capital bicycle and micromobility projects through site investigations, existing conditions analysis, conceptual planning and project scoping. The candidate will review roadway reconstruction, bridge, public space, land development and other transportation projects to identify opportunities for bicycle and micromobility improvements and provide technical comments throughout project development, ensuring designs comply with AASHTO, MUTCD and NYC DOT standards and best practices. The candidate will coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, landscape architects, operations staff and consultants to incorporate high‑quality cycling and micromobility facilities into capital projects and assist with the development of conceptual designs and planning studies. The candidate will prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, briefing materials and other technical documents to support project development, executive decision making, funding requests and grant applications. The candidate will track project schedules, milestones, design comments, commitments and follow‑up actions to support coordination across multiple concurrent capital projects. The candidate will perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of transportation planning, roadway geometric design, complete streets and bicycle and micromobility planning principles.
• Experience with capital project development, roadway reconstruction or other public infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans, construction drawings and existing conditions; familiarity with survey data and incorporating field measurements into project development.
• Knowledge of bicycle facility design principles and experience applying design guidance, including the MUTCD, AASHTO, NACTO, ADA Accessibility Guidelines and related standards.
• Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping and data visualisation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and prepare clear technical reports and presentations.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality technical work.
• Strong preference given to candidates who cycle regularly and/or are passionate about cycling, bicycle infrastructure and the built environment of New York City.
• Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's licence valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.

Additional Information: This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. For information on NYC Civil Service please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, New York 10041

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full‑time experience in city planning; or
• 2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of transportation planning, roadway geometric design, complete streets and bicycle and micromobility planning principles.
• Experience with capital project development, roadway reconstruction or other public infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans, construction drawings and existing conditions familiarity with survey data and incorporating field measurements into project development.
• Knowledge of bicycle facility design principles and experience applying design guidance, including the MUTCD, AASHTO, NACTO, ADA Accessibility Guidelines and related standards.
• Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping and data visualisation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and prepare clear technical reports and presentations.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality technical work.
• Strong preference given to candidates who cycle regularly and/or are passionate about cycling, bicycle infrastructure and the built environment of New York City.
• Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's licence valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.

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 programmes and state repayment assistance programmes. 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, colour, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.