Project Coordinator - Safety Projects / Daylighting

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Coordinator for Safety Projects/Daylighting to plan and implement pedestrian, vehicle, and cyclist safety improvements on NYC streets. The role emphasizes daylighting at intersections and data-driven analysis of crash locations.

The position requires strong communication, project coordination, and outreach skills, with a preferred background in traffic engineering, urban design, and related software tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related community work experience.
• Proven ability to research, analyze crash data, and identify high-crash locations.
• Experience with street improvement projects and safety treatments such as daylighting.
• Strong writing, editing, and public outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement street safety improvement projects.
• Research crash data to identify high-crash locations and scope solutions.
• Prepare reports, graphics, and maps; conduct field evaluations and meetings.
• Coordinate implementation and provide technical assistance to senior staff.
• Lead community outreach plans and meetings with officials and boards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Urban design

Community outreach

Public engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years related community work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

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, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Office of Research, Implementation, and Safety (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's Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking candidates for its Project Coordinator: Safety Projects/Daylighting position. The candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, designing, and implementing Street Improvement Projects to improve safety for pedestrians, motor vehicles, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. The position will focus on incorporating proven safety treatments, including (but not limited to) "hardened daylighting" at intersections, to improve visibility for all users. 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, inter- and intra-agency stakeholders. The ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, accurate, capable team players, 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

The preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and traffic engineering required. Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills a must. Possession of a driver's license valid in the state of New York is preferred. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Additional Information

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $62,868, 2 or more yrs. Or City Service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $72,298.

*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.

Work Location:

55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift:

35 hrs / 9 am to 5 pm

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.

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.

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