Urban Transport Planner: Shape City Streets & Projects

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation (City of New York) is seeking a Transportation Specialist to lead planning and coordination for capital projects, aligning with the NYC Streets Plan and DOT's Strategic Plan. You will collaborate with community members, sponsors, and officials to develop scopes, prepare analyses, and guide project funding.

Responsibilities include evaluating requests, preparing reports, and representing the unit at public meetings while ensuring safety, accessibility, and quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree or other listed education plus experience requirements as detailed.
• Multiple pathways listed; one year to six years of related experience depending on degree.
• Experience in roadway transportation and area-wide traffic programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan transportation and project coordination for DOT-funded street reconstruction projects.
• Develop, evaluate and prioritize project requests in coordination with communities and sponsors.
• Advise on policy and procedures; conduct field surveys and analyses as needed.
• Develop scopes of work, coordinate with DOT divisions, agencies, boards and officials.
• Prepare reports, analyze traffic studies and funding, and track project status.
• Represent the unit at public meetings with community members and stakeholders.

Skills

Detail oriented

Collaborative

Excellent writing

Strong organizational skills

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 1 year experience in roadway transportation/traffic studies

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in transportation planning

Associate degree or 60 semester credits with 4 years experience

High school diploma with 6 years experience

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Department of Transportation (City of New York) is seeking a Transportation Specialist to lead planning and coordination for capital projects, aligning with the NYC Streets Plan and DOT's Strategic Plan. You will collaborate with community members, sponsors, and officials to develop scopes, prepare analyses, and guide project funding.

Responsibilities include evaluating requests, preparing reports, and representing the unit at public meetings while ensuring safety, accessibility, and quality