Junior Project Analyst

**To be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Project Manager, or must have taken, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, Exam #4076, or
be eligible under the 55a program. **

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) is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving transportation engineering and planning studies, analyses and methodologies including those associated with environmental reviews (including Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments) and various traffic and transportation studies/projects conducted by the Division. The unit’s work activities relate to every aspect of traffic/transportation operations and safety analyses from curb cut approvals to area-wide studies.

TEP seeks an experienced, ambitious, and motivated candidate to serve as a Project Manager, working with a multi-disciplinary team in designing and implementing complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects.

The candidate, under the general supervision of senior staff in the office and/or the field, will further assist senior staff responsible for the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual. The candidate will also assist in conducting a variety of traffic operations and safety studies following the Department’s supplemental guidance on level-of-service analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, and other traffic simulation models (i.e., Aimsun, VISSIM, etc.) to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety for all street users, with particular focus on bicycle and pedestrian safety. The candidate will also perform engineering reviews of schematic geometric designs and Design Approval Document/Preliminary Design Investigation reports for capital reconstruction projects, and other transportation projects using the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. They will also assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations, participate in technical and advisory committee meetings, and interact with other agency representatives on department studies and projects. The candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, and should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation.

Preferred Skills
Experience in CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and/or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, AIMSUN, etc.), as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, and traffic impact studies for environmental review purposes. Knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), the MUTCD, the AASHTO “Green Book,” the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Additional Information

**To be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Project Manager, or must have taken, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, Exam #4076, or
be eligible under the 55a program. **

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

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 #: 699306
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 699306
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

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration.

Preferred Skills

Experience in CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and/or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, AIMSUN, etc.), as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, and traffic impact studies for environmental review purposes. Knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), the MUTCD, the AASHTO “Green Book,” the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

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.