Senior Project Coordinator, Safety Projects/ Daylighting

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator for Safety Projects, focusing on enhancing street safety for all users. The role involves project planning, design, and community engagement, requiring strong communication and project management skills. Candidates must have a relevant degree and city planning experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time city planning experience required.
• Graduate education can substitute for experience.
• Valid NYS Driver's License must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement street improvement projects.
• Conduct research and crash analysis for safety enhancements.
• Engage in community outreach and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Research

Traffic Data Analysis

Community Outreach

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

**To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, be reachable on the civil service list, or be eligible under the 55a program.**

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 economic and social vitality in New York City. The division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility, markings, and ensuring safety for motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Research, Implementation, and Safety Unit (RIS) is dedicated to making NYC streets safer for all users as part of Vision Zero, using data-driven approaches to design safety projects, administer safety programs, and lead agency action plans.

RIS's Safety Projects and Programs team seeks candidates for the Senior Project Coordinator: Safety Projects/Daylighting position. Responsibilities include planning, developing, designing, and implementing street improvement projects to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and motorists, with a focus on safety treatments like "hardened daylighting" at intersections. Key tasks involve research, crash analysis, project design and implementation, traffic data analysis, report and map creation, field evaluations, and community outreach, including meetings with officials and stakeholders, and presentations.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, accurate, a team player, possess excellent communication skills, and be capable of managing complex projects independently.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time city planning experience; or
2. A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above. Graduate education in relevant fields may substitute for experience at a rate of 30 credits per year, but a baccalaureate degree is required.

Special Qualification Requirements

1. Assignment Level III: One additional year of professional experience beyond the minimum requirements.
2. Assignment Level IV: Two additional years of professional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

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 is required. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and community outreach skills are essential. A valid NYS Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.