Job Description

The Division of 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.

The Office Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.
OSL is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator / Associate Urban Designer for its Public Realm Unit in the Office of Livable Streets (OLS) within TPM Division. The multidisciplinary Public Realm Unit is responsible for engaging New Yorkers to reimagine and utilize their city streets as public space and oversees the development of programs, policies, projects, and management tools to elevate the public realm experience for its primary user – the pedestrian. Through initiatives and programs ranging from the Pedestrian Mobility Plan, Public Space Programming, the Public Space Equity Program, Open Streets, Super Sidewalks, Street Seats, Complex Intersections, Shared Streets and Plazas, the Public Realm Unit creates vibrant and inclusive spaces that improve safety, accessibility, and walkability while enhancing commerce, community, and culture throughout New York City. The successful applicant, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for developing and implementing pedestrian-centered interim (SIP) and capital projects. This role involves designing and leading project development from initial research and analysis through public engagement and recommendations. Responsibilities include creating and delivering public presentations, managing project priorities and schedules, coordinating with local partners, and overseeing implementation. A deep understanding of how street design impacts beyond safety and how the qualities of a street can foster community is essential. Collaborating with community partners and stakeholders, the selected individual will design streets informed by both immediate and long-term community needs. As part of the project design and development process, thorough information gathering and analysis will be conducted, including traffic and crash data, field conditions, parking regulations, and community characteristics. Additionally, CAD drawings will illustrate existing and proposed traffic conditions. Recommendations will be based on the latest understanding of traffic calming techniques and streetscape design considerations, while also coordinating with other DOT units, city agencies, and community entities. This position requires design, photography, and graphic skills to effectively convey project proposals. Furthermore, a solid understanding of contemporary design and planning theories, public realm maintenance, and operational demands in dense urban environments is crucial, along with the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team and a strong problem-solving mindset. There may also be a need to supervise interns and support staff. Expectations include participating in group work collaboratively and inclusively, cultivating continued professional development, and effectively communicating through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. Additionally, representing the Public Realm and DOT in various stakeholder meetings and collaborating with contractors to implement designs will be required. An ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, accurate, a capable team player, and maintain a positive attitude.
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.

Preferred Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, and graphics software, including the Adobe Suite. Knowledge of traffic calming, street design issues and traffic engineering, excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills are strongly preferred.

Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9 to 5

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 685067
Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 685067
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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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.

1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, and graphics software, including the Adobe Suite. Knowledge of traffic calming, street design issues and traffic engineering, excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills are strongly preferred.

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.