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Job Description

The Division of Transportation Planning & 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 to help provide for the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Traffic Engineering and Planning unit (TEP) conducts, reviews, and approves transportation engineering and planning studies, analyses, and methodologies including those associated with environmental reviews. TEP seeks ambitious and motivated candidates to serve as Assistant Transportation Specialists, working with a team designing and implementing complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Traffic Engineering and Planning, the candidates will work with a multi-disciplinary team in designing and implementation of complex transportation planning, safety and engineering projects. The candidates will assist Traffic Engineering & Planning staff in conducting a variety of traffic operations and safety studies. Using analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/Sim Traffic, the candidates will assist in the review of environmental studies following procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual and the Department’s supplemental guidance on level-of-service. The candidates will also review schematic geometric designs and reports of capital reconstruction projects and other transportation.

The candidates should have a clear understanding of the relationship between land use and transportation and the four-step transportation planning process. The candidate will assist project managers in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; provide technical assistance to agency staff and interact with other agency representatives on department studies and projects and work both independently and as part of a team.

The candidate should be proficient with AutoCAD for purposes of preparing graphics for inclusion in the Department’s reports and presentations. Additionally, the candidate should be proficient in AutoTurn for verifying vehicle turning maneuvers. The candidate should be experienced in executing and leading field data collection efforts

Preferred Skills

Excellent writing and oral presentation skills. Experience in CEQR and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic; AutoCAD, AutoTurn, or knowledge of traffic simulation models; as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, traffic environmental impact studies, trip generation studies, and community-led processes. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/week

Work Location: 55 Water Street, NY, NY 10041

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 712837

All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 712837

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

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SPECI - 22306

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or

2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full-time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 55,519.00

Salary Max: $ 81,679.00