**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list, Exam No. 1143, or
eligible under the 55a program.**

The Division of Transportation Planning & 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. Traffic Engineering and Planning Unit (TEP) is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving transportation engineering and planning studies, analyses and methodologies including transportation planning assumptions for Environmental Impacts Statements, Traffic & Transportation Studies, and Projects. These relate to every aspect of traffic operations and planning from curb-cuts to area-wide studies.

TEP seeks an experienced, ambitious, and motivated candidate working with a multi-disciplinary team in designing and implementing complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. Serving as Deputy Director of CEQR, the candidate will manage, review and coordinate environmental reviews under city (CEQR), state (SEQR) and federal (NEPA) processes using the guidance and analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual as well as supervise staff in reviewing environmental studies; manage NYC DOT Trip Generation/Mode Choice survey including supervising the consultant team, reviewing/approving scope of work, cost proposal, survey results/summaries, statistical analysis and reports; supervise and manage the review, research, coordination and approval of travel demand factors/assumptions prepared by the consultants for environmental studies; assist in the conducting a variety of traffic operation and safety studies following the Department’s supplemental guidance on levels of service analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety of all street users with particular focus on bicycle and pedestrian safety; coordinate and attend meetings with private entities (applicants, consultants, etc.) and city, state and federal agencies; organize and prepare written reports and graphic materials for presentations; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; and interact with other agency representatives on department studies and projects and works both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation.

Preferred Skills
Experience in CEQR, SEQR, and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic; AutoCAD, AutoTurn, knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, AIMSUN, etc.); as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, and traffic environmental impact studies. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Additional Information

***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list Exam No.1143, or
eligible under the 55a program.**

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 under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/week

Work Location: 55 Water Street, NY, NY 10041

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 650294
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 650294
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

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.

Experience in CEQR, SEQR, and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic AutoCAD, AutoTurn, knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, AIMSUN, etc.) as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, and traffic environmental impact studies. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

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.