Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a Project Coordinator to plan and implement Street Improvement Projects that enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and transit users. This role supports the Bus Action Plan and Vision Zero, with a focus on applying proven safety treatments across corridors.

The position will involve crash analysis, data interpretation, outreach planning, and collaboration with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum academic requirements as listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Research and crash analysis to identify high crash locations.
• Scope and design safety improvement projects for high crash locations.
• Analyze traffic data and prepare reports, graphics, and maps.
• Conduct field work, on-site evaluations, and field meetings.
• Coordinate project implementation and provide technical assistance to senior staff.
• Participate in community outreach with public officials, Community Boards, and stakeholders.

Job description

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list. ** The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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. Research, Implementation, and Safety Unit (RIS) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to making the streets of New York City safer for all users as part of Vision Zero, a citywide policy striving to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes. RIS uses a data-driven approach to design and implement street safety redesign projects, administer safety programs, promote senior and youth safety, manage crash data and data applications, conduct large-scale safety research projects, and lead agency action plans related to safety and Vision Zero programs/policy.

RIS’ Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator position. This role will be responsible for planning, developing, designing, conducting outreach, and implementing Street Improvement Projects to improve safety for pedestrians, motor vehicles, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorcyclists, with a focus on the goals of the Bus Action Plan and Vision Zero. The position will focus on incorporating proven safety treatments to improve safety for all users as part of DOT’s commitment to Vision Zero and improving the safety, reliability, and accessibility of transit corridors.

Key tasks for this position include performing research and crash analysis to identify high crash locations, scoping and designing safety improvement projects for high crash locations, analyzing traffic data, preparing reports/graphics and maps, conducting field work including on-site evaluations and field meetings, coordinating project implementation, and providing technical assistance to senior staff. The selected candidates will also be required to participate in community outreach, including developing outreach plans and materials, meetings with public officials, Community Boards, and inter- and intra-agency stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, a capable team player, and possess excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City.

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.

Preferred Skills: Preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic engineering software is a plus. Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and traffic engineering is required. Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills are a must. Valid NYS Driver's License is required.

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

Hours/Shift: 35 hours / 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Additional Information: **To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list. ** For information on upcoming NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page. Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $66,330, 2 or more yrs. City Service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $76,279. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or
• 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• 4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• 5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.
• SPECIAL NOTE:
  In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above:
  To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.
  To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic engineering software is a plus. Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and traffic engineering is required. Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills a must. Valid NYS Driver's License is required.

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 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.