Job Description

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST HAVE FILED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST EXAM# 3027 PROOF OF FILING MUST BE PROVIDED.

The Department of Transportation\xe2\x80\x99s (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.

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the City. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities.

PRP has an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Specialist to join a fast-paced, collaborative, innovative team within SIM. The selected candidate will be part of PRP\xe2\x80\x99s Planning Team, who is responsible for the identification of project needs and project development, management of the program\xe2\x80\x99s multibillion dollar capital and expense budget, verification of project conflicts, analysis of citywide survey data, maintenance of an inventory of pedestrian ramps, production of annual and semi-annual reports, maintenance of a public facing website, community outreach, and the development of work plans for future pedestrian ramp upgrades and construction activities.

Under the direction and supervision of the Planning Director, the selected candidate will assist with planning efforts associated with PRP\xe2\x80\x99s community outreach, including responding to inquiries from borough commissioners, the press office, community members, and the offices of elected officials. Key duties would include scoping high-quality pedestrian ramp reconstruction projects, assessing survey data, creating presentations and reports, geo- spatial analysis, tracking and updating project statuses and schedules. The selected candidate will work closely with other DOT divisions and other agencies such as New York City Department of Design & Construction, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the implementation of high-quality pedestrian ramps throughout the City. The candidate will also represent the agency at public meetings and events. The candidate will perform other related duties as assigned by the Planning Director.

Minimum Qual Requirements

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

Experience related to roadway reconstruction engineering and/or construction is preferred. Familiarity with NYC infrastructure projects and American\xe2\x80\x99s with Disabilities Act preferred. Excellent computer and communication skills are desired.

To Apply

RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
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55-a 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 Svc 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\xe2\x80\x99s website at 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.