*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist, be reachable on the Transportation Specialist civil service list for
Exam No. 3027 or be eligible under the 55-a 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 Control & Engineering (TCE) is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts, and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

TCE is seeking to hire an experienced and highly capable Transportation Specialist III to serve as the Director of Street Name Signs. As Director of Street Name Signs (DSNS), the candidate will be responsible for managing a $10M contract comprising of 45,000 street name signs citywide and supervising a staff of five inspectors and other supporting staff. The DSNS will coordinate with the contractor concerning billing and work orders and will monitor contractor’s performance and prepare contractor’s performance evaluation reports. The candidate will review and approve contractor’s invoices, ensure that the contractor operates within contractual limits, and provide technical expertise to contractors and subcontractors. The DSNS also coordinates with the Contract Development unit to prepare change orders and time extensions. The DSNS reviews new Street Name Sign contract document and prepares engineering estimates. The candidate will prepare regular summary reports to higher management on contract performance. The DSNS will manage a team of five inspectors and assign daily work, review, and approve work on pre-inspection, work order generation, and post inspection. The candidate will manage street name sign orders in SIMS and coordinate with IT to help improve the system. The candidate will review and approve street name sign work orders and create and manage all street name signs within SIMS, perform data analysis, submit vendor payments, and track expenses in FMS. The DSNS prepares comprehensive reports and data analysis for auditing process by both internal and external auditors. The candidate will also address street name sign 311 and ARTS requests. The DSNS will also perform related work at the request of the Assistant Commissioner, Executive Director, and Director of Policy & Operations.

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"
The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and writing skills. Knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in an efficient manner, along with the ability to motivate staff. Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS). Knowledge of ARTS and 311 programs. Knowledge of Cyclomedia program.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 607757
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 607757
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

35 hours per week / To Be Determined

28-11 Queens Plaza No., L.I.C.

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Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above:

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and writing skills. Knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in an efficient manner, along with the ability to motivate staff. Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS). Knowledge of ARTS and 311 programs. Knowledge of Cyclomedia program.

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.