Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

TCE is seeking a candidate for the role of Art Room Director. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Interior Operations, the selected individual will oversee, plan, and coordinate the preparation, installation, maintenance, manufacture, and repair of traffic control devices. This position will also supervise, assign, and instruct a team of Traffic Device Maintainers and Letterers in producing, installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, sign supports, and structures. Administrative responsibilities involve managing personnel duties, maintaining absence control calendars, evaluating staff performance, recommending improvements in methods and procedures, and attending meetings. The Art Room Director will ensure the physical condition of work locations and adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations, creating a safe work environment for all team members and must operate a motor vehicle. This includes ensuring proper use and wearing of all safety equipment and gear on-site. Experience in supervising operations staff, meeting milestones, and ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations is necessary. As Art Room Director, the ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well with others, show a willingness and readiness to tackle challenges, oversee day-to-day operational and administrative tasks, ensure work is performed safely and promptly, provide leadership, and assist in staff development in various technical and non-technical areas. This is an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City.

***CANDIDATE MUST FILE FOR THE UPCOMING SUPERVISOR TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER EXAM***

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. 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.

Work Location: 58-50 57th Road, Maspeth, NY 11378

Hours/Shift: 40 hours per week / To Be Determined

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 644908
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #644908
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

Qualification Requirements
1. At least two years of experience as a Traffic Device Maintainer working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or

2. Three years of recent, satisfactory, full-time experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment or experience of a nature similar to the duties described above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity.

License Requirement
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For appointment to certain positions, a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with no restrictions, is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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.

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/.

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.

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.