***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER-NM OR BE QUALIFIED UNDER THE 55-a PROGRAM ***
The Division of Transportation Planning & Management 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 of Research, Implementation & Safety (RIS) implements road safety street redesigns, is responsible for the management of DOT’s crash data, conducts large-scale safety research projects, , and is the key agency group for City-wide Vision Zero programs and policy. This is an opportunity to work within RIS, a team dedicated to improving road safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries throughout New York City.
RIS is seeking a candidate for the Deputy Director of Administration position to support the Assistant Commissioner (A/C) and unit leadership. As a direct support to the A/C, the Dep. Director will be a member of RIS’s leadership team and play a critical role in managing and overseeing the unit’s priorities, including the Agency’s Safety and Vision Zero goals. This role will advise the Assistant Commissioner on administrative and operational matters within the unit and ensure deliverables are meeting necessary milestones. They will support the A/C by facilitating the work of five directors and their staff, which includes working closely with them to advance their priorities and troubleshoot issues as they arise. The selected candidate will be required to demonstrate experience in the following: budget oversight and management, grants management and tracking, personnel and human resources, program and project management and the ability to make an immediate impact on the operations of the unit. Additionally, assisting with team building and staff retention through continued professional development and growth opportunities to maintain a cohesive and effective team. The candidate may also serve as a liaison to other DOT divisions, other City agencies, and represent the A/C when needed. as assistance in drafting high level memos, external correspondence, reports, and PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences to the agency. This position requires the ability to exercise good judgement on when to elevate issues and use confidentiality.

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
Understanding of safe street design issues and interest in progressive transportation policy, project management experience, demonstration of problem-solving ability, leadership skills and interest in technological solutions. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, peers and supervisors in a fast paced work environment verbally and through written reports and correspondence.

Additional Information
***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST-NM OR BE QUALIFIED UNDER THE 55-a PROGRAM ***
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.

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 626298
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 626298
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, 6th Floor NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift: 35 hours / M-F

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience.

Understanding of safe street design issues and interest in progressive transportation policy, project management experience, demonstration of problem-solving ability, leadership skills and interest in technological solutions. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, peers and supervisors in a fast paced work environment verbally and through written reports and correspondence.

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.