Project Coordinator, Safety Projects and Programs, RIS

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Community Coordinator to advance street safety projects and improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety in NYC. You will develop street improvement plans, analyze crash data, and coordinate with Community Boards and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes outreach, reporting, and collaboration with senior staff to implement Vision Zero initiatives and enhance transit corridors’ safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree with two years of related community work or equivalent experience.
• Alternate: high school graduation plus six years of related community work.
• Equivalency with additional experience or education acceptable per policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and design street safety projects to improve pedestrian, bike, and vehicle safety.
• Conduct outreach meetings with Public Officials, Community Boards, and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, graphics, and maps; coordinate project implementation.
• Perform data analysis and field work for safety improvements and Vision Zero goals.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

GIS

Traffic engineering software

Traffic calming

Urban design

Pedestrian design

Complete streets

Writing

Editing

Oral presentation

Community outreach

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, and 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. The candidate 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 Streets 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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 preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• The preferred candidate will have experience in AutoCAD, and GIS.
• Traffic engineering software is a plus.
• Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and traffic engineering.
• Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.

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.