The Transit Development group at the New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a College Aide or Intern for its Bus Priority and Transit Planning and Policy sub-units. The selected candidate for the Bus Priority unit will assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of bus priority projects to improve speed, reliability, and comfort for New York City's bus riders. As a part of the Mayoral Administration’s ambitious bus lane goals, Transit Development is implementing several bus priority projects in the summer of 2024. The College Aide or Intern will work closely with Project Management staff to help oversee implementation of projects, by reviewing implementation progress including a combination of office and field work. Additionally, the candidate will help assist in development proposals for 2025 projects through creating existing conditions profiles, analyzing existing bus speed and traffic data, and researching and identifying stakeholders to begin the outreach process.

The selected intern for the Transit Planning and Policy sub-unit would focus on a variety of planning and operational initiatives related to charting the long-range vision for bus priority projects and improving the user experience of riding the bus in New York City. Tasks may include GIS and data analysis in support of corridor prioritization for future bus lanes and busways, analysis related to accessible bus stops and the next generation of Real Time Passenger Information signs at bus stops, among other issues. Candidates will be expected to have a basic understanding of New York City geography and institutions, as well as ability to build and/or maintain large data sets.

Transit Development (TD) develops public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies in order to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. TD manages the Better Buses initiative and transit policy and planning initiatives, and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations, and to improve pedestrian access to transit. TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the MTA agencies.

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.

Preferred Skills
Candidates should have strong written and verbal skills; GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and data analysis skills are preferred, but this is also an opportunity for candidates to develop these skills throughout the term of the internship; candidates should exhibit a capacity for problem-solving. Experience with traffic analysis, database management and/or data visualization is desirable.

Additional Information
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. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position un the 55-a program.

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Current city employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 629872

All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for JOB ID # 629872

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..


Work location: 55 Water Street, New York, New York 10041

Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Candidates should have strong written and verbal skills GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and data analysis skills are preferred, but this is also an opportunity for candidates to develop these skills throughout the term of the internship candidates should exhibit a capacity for problem-solving. Experience with traffic analysis, database management and/or data visualization is desirable.

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.