Community Coordinator

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator in the Urban Design Unit (UD) within the Office of Cityscape & Franchises. UD’s overarching mission is to enhance and uphold agency design standards and quality for the public right-of-way with a focus on place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability. The unit’s responsibilities are threefold: (1) agency design coordination and representation; (2) design policy and standards development; and (3) design and planning project management and research. Serving as the agency’s liaison to the New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) and New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the unit manages a diverse portfolio of planning and design projects subject to interagency approvals. Steward of the Street Design Manual, UD develops design standards and initiates programs that advance DOT’s mission and design principles of fostering safety, mobility, access, neighborhood context, sustainability and equity. UD manages a host of capital projects and pursues inhouse design and planning efforts as well as research and geospatial modelling. Select accomplishments range from the establishment of the citywide landscape maintenance program to the design and management of the $130 million Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Design and Streetscape Project, comprising the redesign of the transit network and facilities, creation of sustainable streets and open spaces, and the development of affordable housing.

The Community Coordinator will review, coordinate and execute urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, streetscape, planning and transportation infrastructure projects of varying scales and complexity. In particular, the Community Coordinator, with direction and support, will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating projects subject to the PDC and LPC design and review processes including distinctive sidewalks, distinctive lighting, revocable consents, bridges, signage and public art. Within a collaborative design studio environment, the Community Coordinator will also track and review proposals and plans for streetscape and other landscape architecture projects. Further, the Community Coordinator will assist in advancing unit research and mapping initiatives and plan, manage, coordinate, monitor and evaluate community engagement and development programs, including partnering with academic institutions, project stakeholders, and community organizations. Throughout the various project work, the Community Coordinator will be expected to present projects to other DOT divisions and governmental agencies, consultants, community organizations and the general public.

DOT provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York (NYC) and maintains and enhances the public right-of-way and transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of NYC residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Preference given to candidates with a familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and PowerPoint excellent graphic communication, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills knowledge of environmental design and landscape architecture best practices as well as sustainability and universal design principles.

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.