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Job Description

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Assistant Civil Engineer Exam # 5015 or be eligible under the 55a program.

The Division of Traffic Operations seeks to hire an experienced Assistant Civil Engineer to support traffic signal timing and intersection control operations in the Signals Timing and Intersection Control (STIC) Unit. The successful candidate will be involved in planning, coordinating, and executing signal timing studies, as well as other transportation-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conducting studies on Traffic Signals (T/S), All-Way Stops (AWS), Left Turns (L/T), Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) across the five boroughs. This includes evaluating traffic control devices, pedestrian and vehicular volume, safety, and other related factors.

- Recommending and implementing changes to traffic signals, signage, and other control devices to reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance operational efficiency.

- Performing traffic signal timing modifications and conducting field investigations to improve safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.

- Working on Vision Zero and Retiming Projects, conducting traffic studies, analyzing feasibility for L/T signals and LPIs at high-risk locations, and analyzing traffic impact through simulation programs (e.g., Synchro, Thru traffic).

- Studying the impact of dedicated bus and bike lanes on heavily trafficked corridors and suggesting necessary signal timing adjustments.

- Participating in traffic signal design and construction, working on specialized projects to enhance the safety and efficiency of street networks.

Field Work:

- Conducting field surveys and investigations across all five boroughs.

License Requirements:

Preference will be given to candidate who possesses a motor vehicle driver’s License valid in the state of New York, which may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the appointment.

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd LIC, NY 1110

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Shift TBD

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Assistant Civil Engineer Exam # 5015 or be eligible under the 55a program

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

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 711374

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 711374

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 CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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: $ 64,242.00

Salary Max: $ 96,395.00