Strategic Network Planning Coordinator, Cycling & Micromobility

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Planner to support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit and the New Streets Plan. The role focuses on prioritizing projects, analyzing data, and communicating priorities to inform planning and design across all five boroughs.

The position requires advanced degrees in planning or related fields, strong collaboration and public engagement skills, and a willingness to work with diverse communities while advancing safe, livable streets for

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related field
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning or an equivalent combo
• Graduate credits can substitute for experience with a bachelor’s degree; 30 graduate credits = 1 year of experience; must have a bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of streets and cycling infrastructure priorities
• Create maps, diagrams, and conceptual designs to communicate unit goals
• Engage with communities, stakeholders, and public workshops to inform planning initiatives
• Coordinate with other units to align priorities with project delivery and program timelines

Skills

Urban planning

Cycling & micromobility

Communication skills

Public outreach

Team collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Education

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 + 1 year of relevant experience in city planning

Equivalent combination of education and experience (30 graduate credits for 1 year) with a bachelor’s degree

Additional two years of professional experience for Assignment Level III

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

CITY PLANNER - 22122

Transportation Planning and Management (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, curb management, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, and ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

The Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety for all users, and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city, and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers.

Reporting to senior staff and working closely with the Deputy Director of Project Delivery, the Strategic Network Planning Coordinator will support the development and implementation of initiatives that further the Cycling & Micromobility Unit's New Streets Plan priorities. In this role, the candidate will work closely with senior staff to apply the Unit's prioritization methodology and identify priority projects that advance cycling and greenway network expansion into a citywide, connected network. The selected candidate will serve as the conduit between strategic priorities and project delivery, communicating identified priorities to the Deputy Director of Project Delivery to inform the Unit's work program and project pipeline. In addition, the successful candidate may work with other Units to communicate cycling and greenway network priorities. This work will include developing metrics and benchmarks for neighborhood planning evaluation, strategies for comprehensive data analysis, and recommendations to inform planning and conceptual design initiatives for the unit. The role also includes creating public-facing materials, such as maps, diagrams, and conceptual designs, and reports that help communicate the Unit's mission and objectives; supporting and participating in the Unit's public engagement efforts, including workshops, community events, and stakeholder meetings; and engaging with communities to support planning initiatives and project development.

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

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

• Professional experience in urban planning or a related field demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC
• strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• ability to establish excellent working relationships to support successful delivery of agency communications
• experience working with the public, community groups, and New York City agencies
• willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit
• Experience or interest in mapping software (ArcGIS), Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365 is strongly desired.
• Preference given to candidates who have experience with project management and public outreach.

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.