Project Coordinator - Public Realm

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking city department seeks a Project Coordinator to enhance urban livability in New York City. This role focuses on strategic planning, community engagement, and project management to improve pedestrian and public spaces. Collaborating with various agencies, the Project Coordinator will analyze data to identify key projects and conduct outreach to educate residents about transportation tools and goals. Join a dedicated team committed to creating safer, more accessible streets and fostering community cohesion. This position offers the potential for remote work and is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in urban planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of community work experience required.
• High school diploma with six years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify neighborhood-specific projects based on various factors.
• Conduct community outreach to understand needs and educate residents.

Skills

Data Analysis (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Microsoft Excel

Photography

Graphic Communication (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint)

Traffic Calming Techniques

Streetscape Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma with 6 years of experience

Job description

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on New York City's streets. It supports economic and social vitality by handling planning, street design, technical analysis, signage, transit development, freight mobility, and safety for motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Office Livable Streets (OLS)

OLs prioritizes strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management to create livable streets that promote safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality. They also focus on enhancing pedestrian, bicycle, and micro-mobility networks with comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across all boroughs. The office emphasizes Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets, developing innovative programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools for a rapidly changing population.

Public Realms Planning Team & Project Coordinator Role

The team develops the Pedestrian and Public Space Unit’s project portfolio for in-house and capital projects. The Project Coordinator collaborates with DOT units and external agencies like the Department of Parks and Recreation to assess capital needs and evaluate project lists. Responsibilities include analyzing data to identify neighborhood-specific projects based on walking modal share, density, land use, sociodemographics, existing projects, community requests, and agency priorities. The role involves conducting community outreach to understand community needs and educate residents about DOT’s tools and goals, partnering with community organizations to enhance planning and safety.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Photography and graphic communication skills using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of traffic calming techniques and streetscape design considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree and two years of community work experience, or
2. High school diploma and six years of relevant experience, or
3. Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of experience as described above.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week under the City’s Remote Work Pilot Program. Salary ranges from $59,116 to $91,768, with specific rates based on city service years. Resumes must be submitted online via NYC Careers. Applicants should reside in NYC for the first two years. For more info, visit NYC DOT.