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 THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CITY PLANNER, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE CITY PLANNER EXAM# 1112 , AND SUBMIT PROOF OF FILING, OR MUST BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.
The Department of Transportations (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.
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.
PRP has an exciting opportunity for a City Planner to join a fast-paced, collaborative, innovative team within SIM. The selected candidate will be part of PRP's Planning Team, who is responsible for the identification of project needs and development, management of the program's multibillion dollar capital and expense budget, verification of projects conflicts, analysis of citywide survey data, maintenance of an inventory of pedestrian ramps, production of annual and semi-annual reports, maintenance of a public facing website, community outreach, and the development of work plans for future pedestrian ramp upgrades and construction activities.
Under the direction and supervision of the Planning Director, the selected candidate will assist with planning efforts associated with PRP and will be responsible for developing community relationships, responding to inquiries from borough commissioners, the press office, community members, and the offices of elected officials. The candidate will also represent the agency at public meetings and events. Key duties would include scoping high-quality pedestrian ramp reconstruction projects, assessing survey data, creating presentations and reports, geo- spatial analysis, tracking and updating project statuses and schedules. The selected candidate will work closely with other DOT divisions and other agencies such as New York City Department of Design & Construction, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the implementation of high-quality pedestrian ramps throughout the City. The candidate should also focus on analysis of cost estimates, budgets and planning strategy for successful capital projects. The candidate will perform other related duties as assigned by the Planning Director.
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
2. 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 for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Special Qualification Requirements
Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.
The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation engineering, civil engineering, or project management. Familiarity with design or construction of roadway, sidewalk, or any other transportation-related infrastructure is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in managing design or construction of roadway, sidewalk, or other transportation-related infrastructure projects.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
