• PRP - College Aide

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the City. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities.

     

    The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP) is tasked with providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalks and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities. PRP oversees asset management for ramps, provides technical guidance to other DOT teams as well as entities working in the right-of-way, provides design assistance and performs reviews, manages projects in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction, coordinates and trains other city and state agencies and stakeholders, and assesses program performance.

     

    Based on the candidate’s skillset, some typical tasks may include data entry; verification of project conflicts; evaluating, aggregating, and visualizing pedestrian ramp data; production of reports, reviewing drawings and tracking comments and responses. maintenance of a public facing website; development work plans for future pedestrian ramp work; provide support in project reviews, assist with design, track work, and field inspections. The ideal candidate will be a motivated problem-solver who has a background in urban planning, architecture, or civil engineering, with some familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act and transportation best practices. Experience in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design would also be appropriate. This person should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

     

    Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY

    COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

    Qualifications

    For Assignment Level I:

    Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

    For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):

    Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.

    For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):

    Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

    SPECIAL NOTE

    Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

     

    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: $ 17.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 21.40