The NYC Department of Transportation Office of Safety Education & Outreach (SEO) is seeking an Outreach Specialist to conduct Vision Zero traffic safety educational outreach throughout the five boroughs to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries. The Outreach Specialist will: conduct research on, and develop and maintain relationships with Community Boards, faith-based and other community leaders, and neighborhood organizations to help spread traffic safety information to local residents and businesses; plan and conduct engaging, interactive presentations and events for at-risk populations in target communities with high numbers of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities; and participate in Street Team on-street outreach to engage with pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists in high-crash, priority area precincts. In addition, they will: participate in STOP-DWI stadium and tabling events; attend bike safety events to fit and distribute helmets for the public, including some overtime events; host and participate in health fairs and other citywide events as traffic safety experts; and provide new and updated information for the SEO database of community contacts. The Outreach Specialist may also: conduct traffic safety education programs for students in Grades K-12, parents and caregivers, and older adults, including New Yorkers with physical, cognitive and language challenges, in schools, older adult centers, community centers and other locations across the five boroughs; conduct critical response outreach in areas where fatalities or serious injuries occur; and provide trainings to other health and safety professionals. The Outreach Specialist will be expected to become certified as Child Passenger Safety Technician to conduct car safety seat inspections for child caregivers, operate car seat fitting stations, may train and supervise other traffic safety instructors, interns, and community volunteers, and will perform related work.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preference will be given to individuals with experience teaching adults. Grade K - 12 teaching experience and Bi-lingual is a plus. A valid NYS driver’s license is preferred.

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.