Community Coordinator- TEP

New York City Department of Transportation
$60,889.00 - $94,521.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Apr 30, 2025
The Transportation Planning and Management Division (TP&M) 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. The Traffic Engineering and Planning unit (TEP) conducts, reviews, and approves transportation engineering and planning studies, analyses, and methodologies including those associated with environmental reviews. TEP seeks an experienced, ambitious, and motivated candidate to serve as Community Coordinator, working with a team designing and implementing complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. The candidate will assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations, participate in technical and advisory committee meetings, community meetings, and interact with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects. The candidate should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation. Using analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and Synchro/Sim Traffic, the candidate will assist in the review of environmental studies following procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual and the Department's supplemental guidance on level-of-service. The candidate will also review schematic geometric designs and reports of capital reconstruction projects and other transportation. Preferred Skills Excellent writing and oral presentation skills. Experience in CEQR and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic; AutoCAD, AutoTurn, or knowledge of traffic simulation models; as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, traffic environmental impact studies, trip generation studies, and community-led processes. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. 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 #: 712827 All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 712827 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 COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum Qualifications 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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 Excellent writing and oral presentation skills. Experience in CEQR and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic AutoCAD, AutoTurn, or knowledge of traffic simulation models as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, traffic environmental impact studies, trip generation studies, and community-led processes. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Driver's license valid in the state of New York, This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. 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.