***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of City Planner, or be reachable on the City Planner List, or be eligible under the 55-a
Program.***


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.



The Design and Capital Lead will report to the Senior Director to coordinate design standardization efforts and capital project management. They will lead in the creation of innovative design standards, new treatments to use on the streets of NYC and will also assist in the design of both the unit’s project portfolio, as well as projects throughout the agency. In addition, the Lead will oversee the unit’s capital portfolio and advance high priority State of the City capital projects such as the Willis and Woodside Avenue Open Streets, Future of 5th Redesign, Flatiron Square and Broadway Boulevard, as well as other high priority capital project studies. This position will work closely with other leads and directors in the unit and across DOT. The selected candidate will work collaboratively and coordinate capital project priorities, working closely with DOT’s Capital Management team, the Department of Design and Construction, Parks, and the Economic Development Corp. This position requires a candidate that can help develop consensus among many different parties to advance concepts that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, and that enhance the public realm of New York City. The role of Design and Capital Lead will include directly managing staff to assist with both design and capital coordination. The selected candidate must be able to work both independently, as part of a team, problem solve, have strong design, graphic, communication, project management, and time management skills with the ability to meet critical milestones. The ideal candidate will also be expected to be familiar with public space design, construction, and management challenges and best practices.



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.

Preferred Skills
Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing intra-agency, inter-agency, and other teams on large, complex projects, demonstrating strong collaborative tendencies. Thorough knowledge of the City’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and furnishing issues. Through knowledge of NYCDOT’s review and installation procedures. Experience with CAD, Adobe Suite and/or graphic design software desirable. Candidates should also have experience in budgeting, grants management, managing staff, and working to advance projects in a complex regulatory environment. Excellent written, editorial, and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information
***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of City Planner, be reachable on the City Planner List, or be eligible under the 55-a 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.

Work Location
55 Water St, NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift
35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current city employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 622281
All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID #: 622281
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1"" above. Graduate
education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing intra-agency, inter-agency, and other teams on large, complex projects, demonstrating strong collaborative tendencies. Thorough knowledge of the City’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and furnishing issues. Through knowledge of NYCDOT’s review and installation procedures. Experience with CAD, Adobe Suite and/or graphic design software desirable. Candidates should also have experience in budgeting, grants management, managing staff, and working to advance projects in a complex regulatory environment. Excellent written, editorial, and verbal communication and presentation skills

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.