***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Transportation Specialist, or have taken, passed and be reachable on the Transportation Specialist Exam No. 3027, or be eligible under the 55-a Program.***The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Deputy Director for Freight Corridors and Operations within the Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM). We are looking for an ambitious, highly organized, and motivated candidate who is passionate about transforming the future of freight transportation in one of the world's most dynamic cities.New York City's economic vitality and livability as a world-class city depend on a robust logistics and supply chain network that serves our 8.5 million residents, supports over 4 million jobs, and welcomes 62 million tourists annually. With close to 90% of the city's goods being transported by trucks, we are committed to reinventing freight transportation solutions and addressing critical challenges related to goods movement. The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods throughout the city. TPM's Freight Mobility Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative infrastructure projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement while preserving the city's livability.The successful candidate will report to the Freight Mobility Unit Director overseeing the team responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of freight street improvement projects, truck safety priority corridors, truck route network planning and map updates, and truck signage review and implementation. Working in a collaborative environment as part of an interdisciplinary team, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, successful candidates will: (1) manage and mentor supporting staff and consultant teams, work with internal and external stakeholders, and engage and foster relationships with business partners, community members, and elected officials; (3) Coordinate activities between multiple projects with detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation; (4) work on other cross-functional mobility initiatives across the department; (5) promote a culture of data-informed transportation planning, necessary to target, communicate, and evaluate projects and policies.Minimum Qualifications1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above; or4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above; or5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above.SPECIAL NOTE:In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above:To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the 'Qualification Requirements' listed under '2' above.To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the 'Qualification Requirements' listed under '2' above.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of and experience in transportation policy, transportation planning, transportation operations and management or transportation technology Knowledge of the technical aspects of transportation infrastructure the ability to think and act strategically experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues strong data analysis, report writing, and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or Adobe Suite. A valid Driver's License is a plus.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew 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 InformationThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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