Design Coordinator Safety Projects and Programs, RIS

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or be reachable on the civil service list. **

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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. The Office of Research Implementation & Safety (RIS) implements road safety street redesigns and programs and is responsible for the management of DOTs crash data conducts large-scale safety research projects it also leads many agency action plans and is the key agency group for Vision Zero programs and policy. This is an opportunity to work within RIS a team dedicated to improving road safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries throughout New York City.

RISs Safety Projects and Programs team is seeking a creative organized and motivated candidate for its Urban Designer position. The Urban Designer will report directly to RISs Assistant Director of Capital Development and work on a mixture of capital projects (construction projects managed through the Department of Design and Construction) and in-house Street Improvement Projects (construction projects that are completed -house forces) as part of DOTs Vision Zero Initiative. The work on capital projects will include but is not limited to: developing and sponsoring capital projects using proven Vision Zero safety treatments; reviewing and providing recommended additions to proposed capital projects from other agencies and DOT units; and coordinating outreach and design with consultants and the Department of Design and Construction. For in-house Street Improvement Projects the work will include but is not limited to aiding other project managers in the planning and design of complex intersection and corridor projects by making design recommendations based on best practices for street design as well as current DOT standards for traffic calming pedestrian safety and bicycle infrastructure.

For both in-house and capital construction the chosen candidate will be the primary manager of DOTs Raised Crosswalk program which encompasses a mix of in-house locations implemented -house resources and capital contracts managed by DDC in partnership with DOT. Working with the Assistant Director for Capital Development the candidate will oversee all aspects of the Raised Crosswalk program including but not limited to: location selection methodology site review design construction feasibility review implementation management monitoring/tracking and coordination of capital review.

The Urban Designer will also create descriptive visual graphics such as renders illustrative plans and sections maps and diagrams for inclusion in public presentations and reports. This position will require coordination with all other DOT units as well as knowledge and understanding of other city agencies (DEP DPR MTA DDC EDC) design requirements.

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.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of public space design traffic calming and traffic safety issues as well as excellent written and oral communications are strongly preferred. Computer skills should include AutoCAD GIS Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to possess a positive outlook is necessary. A valid NYS Drivers License is preferred.

Work Location:
55 Water Street New York NY 10041

Hours/Shift:
35 hours per week / 9 am to 5 pm

Additional Information
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.

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or be reachable on the civil service list. **

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $75777 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $87144. *

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to and search for the Job ID number: 759919
Current employees please log on to Employee Self Service at follow the Careers Link ID number: 759919
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: PLANNER - 22122

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Graduate
education in city planning urban planning urban design architecture landscape architecture transportation engineering public administration economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements one additional year of professional experience as described in 2 above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements two additional years of professional experience as described in 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