Assistant Transportation Specialist, Design

Assistant Transportation Specialist, Design

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list, or be eligible under the 55a program. ** 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 roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM's Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC's 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC's 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.). Under the guidance of senior staff from Geometric Design, the Assistant Transportation Specialist (ATSs) will collaborate with other internal groups to solve identified safety concerns. The candidate will be expected to prepare drawings and details using AutoCAD, perform street design work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, and assist in research, investigations, or studies related to street design functions or activities. The candidate may also participate in the preparation of contract documents, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, attendance of field reviews and meetings, and other related duties. Some field work is required as needed to determine field conditions and design constructability in order to refine conceptual designs. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, accurate and a capable team player. 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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Preferred Skills Microsoft Office: Knowledge of AutoCAD, and GIS. Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, NYC Street Design Manual, and NACTO publications, traffic engineering principles, and standards is desirable. Knowledge of innovative street design techniques that improve traffic, transit, walking, and biking is desirable. Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver's license valid in the State of New York is preferred.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or 2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full-time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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.