Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator, Furniture and Operations Unit

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Graphic Artist, or be reachable on the civil service list #4123. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets. The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) focuses on creating streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, and active modes. The Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator will manage planning and development activities to revamp and create a comprehensive bicycle wayfinding program, working with OLS, other NYC DOT units, and partner agencies. Responsibilities Conduct an inventory and create a GIS database of all greenway/bicycle wayfinding signage throughout NYC. Analyze the existing signage network and evaluate the utility of signage types to produce a new comprehensive, citywide bicycle/greenway wayfinding strategy plan, including design, siting, and maintenance guidelines. Conduct on‑site user testing and analysis of the proposed strategy plan. Assist and facilitate internal workshops and coordination with partner agencies on design guidelines and inventory matters. Document new design, content, and siting guidelines and facilitate the integration of new graphic specifications across all bicycle wayfinding products. Produce comprehensive signage network plans and coordinate the maintenance and organization of bicycle facility GIS data for NYC DOT. Create the annual NYC DOT bike map utilizing Adobe Creative Suite. Review work produced by consultants, partner agencies, or other NYC DOT units as needed. Produce progress reports and programmatic analyses for DOT leadership. Qualifications A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full‑time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full‑time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist. For Assignment Level II: at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or The above qualifications plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects. Preferred Skills Professional experience in urban planning, urban design, graphic design, geography, cartography, or related fields. Previous experience with GIS mapping, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator), computer‑aided design (CAD), Microsoft Office, and relational databases such as Microsoft Access. Excellent organization skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests. Strong analytical/critical thinking skills. Ability to write and communicate clearly. Excellent time‑management skills. Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC. Willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit. Other Information Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041. Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week, 9 am–5 pm. Salary range: $68,377.00 – $99,528.00. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be available to prospective employees of the City of New York. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative at the time of interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York