Project Coordinator, TCE

Traffic Control & Engineering 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.

Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Transportation Specialist II, serving as a Project Coordinator within the Brooklyn Borough Engineering unit. Under direction, the selected candidate will perform difficult, complex and responsible work involving transportation and traffic projects, studies, and investigations in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering. Responsibilities will include analyzing data from transportation studies, overseeing the forecasting of future traffic patterns, and preparing or supervising the preparation of technical reports. The candidate will also review and approve work orders, ensuring compliance with established plans, standards, and specifications, and will conduct traffic surveys and related studies. Additional responsibilities include reviewing capital projects and providing direct support to the Deputy Borough Engineer. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, accurate, and a reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and inclusively, support professional development, and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.

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
1.Candidates with a valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license will be given preference.
2.Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and standards.
3.Demonstrated ability to plan and develop projects, implement strategies, and articulate, concise reports.
4.Proficiency in the Department of Transportation's Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

Additional Information
Note: 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.

Work Location: 148 58th Street, Brooklyn

Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week / To Be Determined

To Apply
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 # 733440
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 733440
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

In order to be considered for this position canIn didate must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list.

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316

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 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.