Chief of Traffic Control & Engineering

*To be eligible for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Engineer or be reachable on the promotional list for exam #5564.*

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) seeks an experienced innovative visionary and empathetic candidate to serve as Chief of Traffic Control & Engineering. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of TPM the Chief will develop and implement changes to curb management regulations will evaluate traffic control and management measures evaluate traffic flow patterns utilizing professional principles concepts and methodologies and oversee the management of all technical operational and administrative functions pertaining to the five borough engineering offices and shops Maspeth Central Operations Bus Stop Management Sign Sales and private contractors.

The Chief will provide direction at an executive level demonstrating a willingness and readiness to tackle complex challenges be an influential leader and oversee day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of Traffic Control & Engineering and other special projects. The candidate must have the demonstrated and proven ability to work with key stakeholders to determine priorities and provide overall leadership for professional technical trade and administrative employees to ensure the timely installation replacement and repair of street and arterial signs and markings. The candidate will provide day-to-day guidance and oversight monitoring employee productivity/outcomes and compliance with all policies rules and regulations; ensuring staff understand their duties and expectations; coach and mentor staff while providing constructive feedback as needed and ensuring tasks and standards and performance evaluations are prepared in accordance with agency requirements and specified timeframe. The candidate will contribute to the execution of DOTs Strategic Plan and mayoral initiatives-vision zero and represent the Department in interagency and stakeholder meetings. The Chief will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge and experience managing budgets (expense and capital) and grants creating project schedules ability to prioritize meet milestones and compliance with federal state and municipal guidelines regarding uniform traffic control devices such as standards of position height and pavement markings; along with the demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively and inclusively seeking to cultivate continued professional development and growth of junior and senior staff and maintain a cohesive and effective team.

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.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of traffic calming urban design issues and traffic engineering planning excellent writing editing and oral presentation skills are strongly preferred. Experience in innovative public outreach techniques as well as in briefing executive staff and elected officials. Knowledge of New York City communities including familiarity with the Community Board system. Prior experience working on coordination of projects with internal and external stakeholders and oversight agencies. Previous experience in grant writing knowledge of grant project processes both FHWA and FTA grant compliance and the ability to adhere to established project benchmarks and deliverables. Proficiency in AutoCAD ArcGIS and graphics software including the Adobe Suite. New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. A current registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Additional Information
*To be eligible for this position candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Engineer or be reachable on the promotional list for exam #5564.*
This Note: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35Hrs. / 9:00AM 5:00PM

Work location: 28-11 Queens Plaza North LIC NY 11101

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 758737
All other applicants go to and search for Job ID # 758737
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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: ENGINEER - 10015

Qualifications :

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering environmental engineering mechanical engineering or plan examining work at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive managerial or administrative capacity.

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