Project Coordinator

Cityofnewyork

Job details

  • ONSITE
  • FULL_TIME
  • Maspeth
  • United States
  • Verified 2026-10-03
  • Source: Cityofnewyork public SMARTRECRUITERS source

Original job description

Job Description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list.

As part of the City's Cycling and Micromobility Network Expansion Program, Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking a City Planner Level III to support the planning, development, and implementation of projects that expand and improve New York City's protected bike lane and micromobility network. The selected candidate will manage complex transportation planning projects, conduct research and data analysis, evaluate corridor and neighborhood-level improvements, and develop planning recommendations that advance the City's Streets Plan goals. Responsibilities include coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, preparing technical reports, presentations, and planning documents, identifying and evaluating transportation policies and design alternatives, supporting the implementation of protected bike lane and micromobility initiatives, and supervising subordinate staff as required. The candidate will also develop and coordinate work programs, oversee data collection and analysis efforts, and provide technical guidance on transportation planning initiatives and policy development. The candidate will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, develop a strong team, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout New York City.

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. 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.

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

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Qualifications

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and
development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or

3. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "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.

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