***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list 3110 ***

Transit Development (TD), within NYC DOT’s Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM), is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Bus Action Plan and transit policy initiatives and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations, and to improve pedestrian access to transit. TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

TD seeks to hire a candidate to help oversee a sub-unit tasked with developing new and improved rapid bus service in conjunction with MTA to further the goals of the Mayor and the NYC Streets Plan. The candidate would work to develop infrastructure-intensive bus projects that reshape the built environment to bring quality transit service to all New Yorkers. The candidate would assist with oversight of a team that, among other duties: 1) conducts extensive community-centered public outreach; 2) pursues and manages grants to finance projects; 3) navigates environmental review; 4) tracks project development; 5) develop designs in coordination with other sub-units; 6) coordinates with the MTA on bus operations; and 7) initiates capital projects. The selected candidate would also be expected to help hire and develop staff, and to develop and present executive briefing materials. The candidate would meet extensively with the general public, work with community boards and other public stakeholders in public workshops, presentations, and other settings, including evening and weekend work. This is an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management 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.

Preferred Skills
Extensive experience in transportation planning, street design, or transit priority project development, with demonstrated expertise in delivering bus lanes, busways, and other transit supportive street treatments strong multimodal street design perspective. Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required, including experience presenting to senior leadership, community boards, and elected officials' familiarity with design, mapping, or analysis tools such as GIS, CAD, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. Experience with federal funding, grants, and environmental review is desirable.

Additional Information
***To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager , or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list 3110 ***
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

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 #: 792305
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 792305
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.

Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Floor NY, NY 10041

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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.