***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or reachable on the City Planner list, or be eligible under the 55a program.***

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management seeks an ambitious, experienced and innovative candidate for the role of Director of NYC Streets Plan Level II. This position will be responsible for the delivery and tracking of implementation efforts in response to Local Law 195. Local Law 195, passed by the City Council in 2019, requires NYC DOT to issues and implement a transportation plan every five years that establishes benchmarks for implementing protected bike and bus lanes, pedestrian space, and freight initiatives with the goal of improving safety, mobility and accessibility. This position will also work collaboratively with internal and external partners to implement the Curb Management Action Plan and related Smart Curbs programs.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Transportation Planning & Management Division, this position will be responsible for the ongoing success of the NYC Streets Plan and Curb Management Action Plan, helping to ensure the agency meets the identified milestones, providing tracking updates as required, and leading efforts to update the plans as required. The position will work closely with agency divisions and partner city agencies, and will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. In addition, the position will be responsible for developing and implementing priority initiatives that align with the NYC Streets Plan goals and objectives, as identified with division and agency leadership.

Duties will include but not be limited to: Identifying and establishing programs and policies to promote employee growth and staff development; representing the agency at stakeholder meetings with other government agencies and community organizations to further the agency’s agenda; preparing written reports and presentations, coordinating project timelines, and managing special projects as assigned.

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
Preference given to candidates who have experience with project management and public outreach. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. Agency knowledge and its project implementation processes.

Additional Information
*** In order to be eligible for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or reachable on the City Planner list, or eligible under the 55a 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

.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 hrs./10AM-6PM

Location: 55 Water Street, New York, 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 at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 624017
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 624017
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 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.

Preference given to candidates who have experience with project management and public outreach. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. Agency knowledge and its project implementation processes.

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.