What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Planner position at New York City Department of Transportation?
In order to be considered for appointment in this title candidate must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil list.
Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a City Planner Level 1 in the Bus Stop Management group. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidate will perform research, analysis, and planning activities supporting the operation and improvement of bus stops and other citywide transportation programs. The City Planner will organize and conduct transportation planning studies; identify planning and operational issues; and analyze traffic, safety, accessibility, land use, and community conditions. Responsibilities will include conducting field investigations and surveys to evaluate bus stop locations, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, visibility, access, traffic volumes, crash patterns, and other roadway conditions. The selected candidate will review transportation and traffic proposals for compliance with applicable governmental policies, regulations, standards, and specifications. The position will define information needs and sources; collect, organize, and analyze transportation-related data; maintain project records and databases; and prepare reports, diagrams, drawings, maps, sketches, and other graphics documenting field conditions and study findings. The City Planner may assist in evaluating proposed changes involving bus stop locations, signage, pavement markings, loading zones, traffic signals, traffic circulation, and other traffic control measures. Additional responsibilities will include developing and carrying out planning projects and work programs, maintaining project schedules, preparing recommendations, and coordinating activities with agency staff, community groups, transportation providers, consultants, and other stakeholders. The selected candidate may also assist in preparing work orders and monitoring the installation, modification, or removal of bus stop signs and related traffic control devices to ensure that work is completed in accordance with approved plans and established standards. The candidate will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, develop a strong team, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout New York City.
The Department of Transportation's (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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and 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, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.
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Minimum Qualifications
1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and
development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or
3. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Preferred Skills
1.Demonstrates knowledge of traffic engineering principles, federal and state standards, and proficiency in using Sign Information Management System (SIMS). 2.Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated as well as possessing strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.