Greenways Project Lead - Office of Livable Streets

The Division of Transportation Planning and 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, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management.

Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide.

Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs.

They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

The Bicycle Unit is responsible for the nation’s largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety, and increasing bike ridership in NYC.

The team’s primary focus is the innovative redesign of City streets to expand and improve the bike network. Located within the Office of Livable Streets, this team is responsible for developing and raising the profile of the greenway program, branding and building pedestrian / bike corridors, open spaces, and non-vehicular paths throughout the five boroughs of NYC.

The Greenways Project Lead will be a key member of agency’s greenway development team. Tasks include visioning, street design, research, and formulating public campaigns / presentations that lead to complete street implementation.

The selected candidate must be able to prepare maps and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Illustrator, GIS and / or other graphic tools, using them to apply the latest traffic calming techniques and streetscape design concepts.

Project implementation management will be required, giving this role hands on experience with operational units and contractors.

The ideal candidate should have experience in meeting deadlines and complying with all city, state and federal oversight rules and regulations.

• Additional duties may include : community outreach related to bicycle lanes (specifically protected bike lanes) and complete streets design;
• coordination with other DOT units, government agencies, and community groups; speaking at public meetings with community boards, public officials, private stakeholders, and local businesses;
• traffic study review to determine impacts and conveyance of results that lead towards implementation; creation of presentations and other materials to demonstrate the impact of proposed improvements to the public;

and correspondence including responses to press inquiries. Some field work will be required. Some training will be available on the job.

This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to enhancing commerce, community, and culture in the public realm while improving safety, accessibility and walkability throughout New York City.

The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, accurate and a capable team player, plus have a positive attitude and possess excellent communication skills.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where / when required.

The Department of Transportation’s (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.

Preferred Skills :

Very strong preference given to candidates demonstrating strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills and having experience or demonstrated interest in transportation dynamics, transportation policy, bike share, and / or cycling.

Experience working with the public, community groups, and New York City agencies, and strong verbal and written communication skills are also desired.

Experience or interest in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Excel, PowerPoint, and / or Adobe Creative Cloud are desirable. It is desirable that the candidates possess both a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and a strong interest in cycling on NYC streets.

Work Location :

55 Water Street, NY, NY

Hours / Shift : 35hrs / 9 to 5

35hrs / 9 to 5