Remote-Eligible Transportation Field Studies Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks three Assistant Transportation Specialists in the Parking Planning and Policy unit. You will perform inspections, field surveys, measure sidewalks, curb radii, and assess traffic conditions to regulate vehicular movement.

Duties include preparing reports, diagrams, work orders, and monitoring installation/removal of traffic control devices; periodic fieldwork outdoors in all weather; hybrid work up to 2 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of full-time experience in traffic programs or citywide transportation studies can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, field surveys and measurements (sidewalks, curbs, streets, etc.).
• Determine traffic flow directions and investigate complaints for traffic signs or signals.
• Prepare reports/diagrams of observed conditions; create work orders for sign/meter changes; inspect work for standards compliance.

Skills

Field inspections

Traffic studies

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, urban studies, planning, or related field

High school diploma with 4 years of traffic-related experience

Tools

Sign Inventory Management System

DOT data systems

Job description

The City of New York seeks three Assistant Transportation Specialists in the Parking Planning and Policy unit. You will perform inspections, field surveys, measure sidewalks, curb radii, and assess traffic conditions to regulate vehicular movement.

Duties include preparing reports, diagrams, work orders, and monitoring installation/removal of traffic control devices; periodic fieldwork outdoors in all weather; hybrid work up to 2 days weekly.