Vision Zero Safety Projects Lead

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation’s RIS seeks an Assistant Director, Safety Projects and Programs to oversee Street Improvement Projects (SIPs), analyze Vision Zero priorities, and coordinate SIPs across neighborhoods.

This role requires five years in urban/transportation planning and at least two years leading high-profile projects, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage staff and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with one year of city planning experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Graduate education may substitute for experience (30 graduate credits for one year).
• To be eligible for Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) and set annual SIP priorities.
• Analyze Vision Zero and NYC Street Plan priorities and crashes.
• Represent SPP within TPM Comprehensive Neighborhood Planning efforts.
• Coordinate SPP's community correspondence and outreach.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to public officials and stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor staff and interns; create reports, graphics, and maps.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of safety and traffic conditions; provide technical assistance.

Skills

Project management

Traffic safety projects

Writing and presentation

Community outreach

Communication skills

NYS Driver's License

Education

Master's degree in city/urban planning or related field

Bachelor's degree + 1 year city planning experience

Graduate education substitution for experience (30 credits)

Two additional years of professional experience for Assignment Level III

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation’s RIS seeks an Assistant Director, Safety Projects and Programs to oversee Street Improvement Projects (SIPs), analyze Vision Zero priorities, and coordinate SIPs across neighborhoods.

This role requires five years in urban/transportation planning and at least two years leading high-profile projects, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage staff and community outreach efforts.