Project Coordinator, School Safety, RIS

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Planner to lead Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) aimed at improving safety for all roadway users, with emphasis on child safety and Vision Zero goals. You will manage projects, conduct outreach to schools, elected officials, and community boards, and develop street designs using AutoCAD.

The role requires advanced planning credentials and strong communication skills for public presentations and interagency collaboration across five

Qualifications

• Master's degree in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of city planning experience or equivalent
• Graduate credits may substitute for experience per policy, with requirement of bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, design and implement Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) to enhance safety, prioritizing child safety.
• Manage projects with extensive community outreach, data analysis and field work.
• Create street designs using AutoCAD and coordinate with DOT and partner agencies.
• Deliver public presentations and coordinate implementation of new roadway designs.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Traffic calming

Urban design

Complete streets

Writing & presentation

Community outreach

Driver’s license NY

Education

Master’s degree in city planning / related field

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year city planning experience

Equivalent education/experience (30 grad credits for 1 year)

Two additional years for Assignment Level III (after meet min req)

Tools

Synchro

ArcGIS

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or 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, 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. School Safety, a unit within RIS, is responsible for improving safety near K-12 schools throughout New York City. The group redesigns streets next to schools with a goal of reducing child injuries, improving safety and accessibility, and encouraging non-motorized transportation in all five boroughs. School Safety advises NYC agencies and private parties on school siting and various policy and street design issues related to youth safety and school operations. The unit manages all curb regulations and signage next to NYC K-12 schools, including the School Slow Zone program.

Under the direction of senior staff and with wide latitude for independent judgment, the candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, designing, and implementing Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) to improve safety for all roadway users with a particular emphasis on child safety, in order to advance the goals of the NYC Streets Plan and the Vision Zero Action Plan. This role will involve project management, extensive community outreach, research, data analysis, implementation coordination, and field work.

The selected candidate will analyze crash and traffic data; create street designs using AutoCAD; coordinate with staff throughout DOT and partner city agencies; perform extensive community outreach to schools, elected officials, Community Boards, inter-and intra-agency members, and other stakeholders; develop and deliver public presentations; and manage implementation of new roadway designs. Outreach work with students in NYC schools may be required on some of the projects. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to investigate new design treatments and policy initiatives, to develop and pilot innovative safety treatments, and to develop new capital projects for implementation by the Department of Design and Construction on behalf of NYC DOT School Safety. The candidate will also coordinate research efforts; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; and work with DOT staff and external agency representatives on studies and projects.

Additional tasks may include reviewing community requests as related to school safety and operations in NYC. Furthermore, the candidate will help the team deliver on the ambitious goal of Mayor Mamdani's administration to install a 15-mile-per-hour school slow zone next to every K-12 school in NYC by the end of 2029 and assist with planning and coordination tasks associated with the School Slow Zone program.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or
• 3. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
• 4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, and complete streets is required. Excellent writing, editing, oral presentation, and community outreach skills are a must.
Knowledge of traffic engineering and data analysis, including Synchro and ArcGIS, is 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.

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.