PRP - Pedestrian Ramp Program Manager

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Specialist to support the Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP) within the Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management. The role focuses on evaluating existing ramp conditions, reviewing private development plans, and ensuring ADA compliance in the DOT right-of-way.

Responsibilities include inter-agency planning, coordinating with Buildings, DEP, and Parks, and communicating engineering standards to external partners.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or higher in transportation engineering, urban planning, or related fields as listed in qualifications.
• A Chilean degree in engineering with relevant experience may qualify under civil service rules.
• Progressively responsible work experience in roadway transportation and ADA-related projects is expected.
• Experience with design review, plan commenting, and inter-agency coordination is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and commenting on pedestrian ramp accessibility issues and on Builders Pavement Plan drawings for conformance with the latest accessibility and DOT standards
• Coordinating with internal DOT units, external agencies, contractors, consultants, vendors, and members of the public to ensure successful implementation of accessibility requirements and other DOT requirements.
• Identifying and resolving design issues, answering accessibility-related questions and assessing technical infeasibilities
• Assisting in executing PRPs goals by reinforcing our relationships with outside agencies
• Communicating and administering DOT technical standards to relevant outside agencies

Skills

Roadway reconstruction

Construction

NYC infrastructure

ADA

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields

Baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of relevant experience

Baccalaureate degree and two years of relevant experience as described in '2' above

Associate degree or 60 semester credits and four years of relevant experience as described in '2' above

Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent and six years of relevant experience as described in '2' above

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 Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalks and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and people with disabilities.

PRP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join a fast-paced and collaborative architectural team. This team is responsible for the evaluation of existing pedestrian ramp conditions; design review of private developer construction projects; tracking of pedestrian ramps; ADA compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and coordination with other entities working in DOT's right-of-way.

The selected candidate will assist with inter-agency planning efforts. They will also work closely with other DOT divisions and other City agencies such as New York City Department of Buildings, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the design of high-quality pedestrian ramps throughout the city.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and commenting on pedestrian ramp accessibility issues and on Builders Pavement Plan drawings for conformance with the latest accessibility and DOT standards
• Coordinating with internal DOT units, external agencies, contractors, consultants, vendors, and members of the public to ensure successful implementation of accessibility requirements and other DOT requirements.
• Identifying and resolving design issues, answering accessibility-related questions and assessing technical infeasibilities
• Assisting in executing PRPs goals by reinforcing our relationships with outside agencies
• Communicating and administering DOT technical standards to relevant outside agencies

Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, design and technical review of sketches, plans, and drawings for design and construction, confirmation of compliance with appropriate standards, codes, laws, rules and/or regulations to maintain the highest standards will be required.

The selected candidate may also support intra- and interagency efforts to review and update codes, rules and guidelines related to pedestrian access in the Public Right of Way.

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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

• 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

Experience related to roadway reconstruction engineering and/or construction is preferred. Familiarity with NYC infrastructure projects and American's with Disabilities Act preferred. Excellent computer and communication skills are desired.

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.