Transit Planner, Bus Priority

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

Benefits offered by this job

55-a Program

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation’s Transit Development (TD) unit is seeking Transportation Specialists to support bus priority initiatives and Planning & Policy activities in TPM. You will assist with planning, design, and implementation of in-house bus priority projects, plus reviews for capital projects and analysis to improve bus stops and transit access.

Expect outreach to the public, workshops, and engagement with community boards, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with one year of full-time satisfactory experience on roadway transportation and traffic studies.
• Bachelor's degree with two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described.
• Associate degree/60 credits with four years of full-time satisfactory experience.
• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent with six years of full-time satisfactory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement in-house bus priority projects.
• Conduct conceptual design and design reviews for capital projects.
• Perform planning analysis related to improving bus stops and transit access.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including MTA.
• Engage in outreach with the public, community boards and at public workshops, including occasional evenings/weekends.
• Develop proficiency in GIS, traffic analysis software, and CAD to support transportation planning analysis.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

CAD

Synchro

GIS

Education

Master's degree in transportation engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in engineering + 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree / 60 credits + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

CAD

Synchro

GIS

Job description

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 3027. *** Transit Development (TD), within NYC DOT’s Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM), is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Bus Action Plan and other transit policy initiatives and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations, and to improve pedestrian access to transit. TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). TPM seeks to hire 5 candidates to serve the TD unit within its Bus Priority Subunit and its Planning and Policy Subunit. Staff will be working under the supervision to assist with a variety of projects that further the goals of the NYC Streets Plan and Better Buses. Tasks include planning, design and implementation associated with in-house bus priority projects; conceptual design and design review for capital projects; planning analysis associated with improving bus stops; and coordination with internal and external stakeholders on various transit related planning efforts. Much of TD’s work requires close coordination with MTA in its role as New York City’s primary transit service provider. The selected candidates will also conduct outreach with the general public, work with community boards and other public stakeholders in public workshops, presentations, and other settings, including occasional evening and weekend work. The candidates will also be expected to have or develop proficiency in the use of tools for transportation planning analysis and street design, such as GIS, Traffic analysis software, and CAD. This is an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City. 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, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility, and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

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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: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above: 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

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to perform quantitative analysis preferably with public transit data and/or design aptitude, strong written and verbal skills, including delivering presentations, and should exhibit a capacity for problem-solving. Experience with CAD, Synchro, and/or GIS desirable.

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.