Bicycle Sign & Wayfinding Coordinator

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

Traffic Control & Engineering (TC&E) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Transportation Specialist I serving as Bicycle Sign & Wayfinding Coordinator. This position will work in collaboration with TC&E and other NYC DOT units to support the planning development and management of bike regulatory signage as well as the Bicycle Wayfinding Program. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of professional transportation and traffic-related projects studies and investigations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting field investigations documenting existing conditions and issues reviewing comprehensive bicycle signage network plans siting of citywide bike signage active participation in interagency communication and potential staff supervision. Additionally the candidate will review and approve work orders ensuring signage complies with established Federal State and City guidelines and specifications and may suggest enhancements to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proficient computer skills as the job involves data entry and the use of city-specific transportation software such as the Sign Information Management System (SIMS). Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented meticulous accurate capable team player with a positive attitude and strong organizational communication administrative and data management skills. Responsibilities also include strict adherence to all agency safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment including the correct usage of safety equipment and attire at work sites. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively fostering professional growth and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to join a team committed to improving safety accessibility and mobility across New York City.

The Department of Transportations (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 Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions 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 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.

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Qualifications :

1. A masters 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.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time