Project Design Innovation Coordinator, OLS

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open - competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. ***
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 Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety for all users, and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city, and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers.
The Cycling & Micromobility Unit seeks to hire two motivated, detail-oriented Project Design Innovation Coordinators to support the design and development of construction-ready plans for bicycle infrastructure projects across all five boroughs of New York City. The team’s primary focus is the planning, design, and implementation of innovative street improvements that expand and enhance New York City’s bicycle and greenway network. Under the supervision of senior staff, the Project Design Innovation Coordinators will support the development of innovative, sustainable bicycle infrastructure projects in collaboration with engineers, planners, and other stakeholders.
The selected candidates will contribute to the development of safe, high-quality street designs that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, enhance mobility, and encourage a shift to sustainable transportation modes in support of the NYC Streets Plan. In this role, the successful candidates will manage street improvement projects through various stages of project development and implementation, including research, analysis, design, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. Responsibilities include supporting the development of recommendations for bicycle facilities, bicycle boulevards, complete streets, and other multimodal improvements; conducting traffic operations, safety, and before-and-after analyses using tools such as Synchro, AutoCAD, GIS, and field observations; and preparing technical reports, presentations, and design drawings to support project development and decision-making. The ideal candidates will demonstrate familiarity with multimodal street design, traffic calming, and transportation planning principles, as well as experience working with data and supporting projects through multiple phases.
The position requires coordination with DOT operational units, government agencies, and community stakeholders throughout project development and implementation. Additional responsibilities include supporting public outreach efforts; assisting with presentations to Community Boards, elected officials, local organizations, and other stakeholders; developing materials that communicate project benefits and impacts; and preparing correspondence and responses to public and media inquiries.
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
Advanced AutoCAD proficiency, experience producing construction-ready civil engineering or transportation design drawings. Strong understanding of roadway design principles, geometric design, and complete streets concepts. Knowledge of protected bicycle lane design standards and implementation best practices. Experience applying MUTCD, AASHTO, or NACTO design guidelines. Experience with survey data, existing conditions mapping, and incorporating field measurements into designs. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creating presentation graphics and visualizations. Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC; willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit.
Additional Information
*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. ***
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.
Work Location:
55 Water Street, NY, NY 10041
Hours/Shift:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 792017
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 792017
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.
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. 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 for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

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.