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About the Role

The Office of Research, Implementation & Safety (RIS) is seeking a Design Coordinator to implement road safety street redesigns and programs, manage crash data, conduct safety research, and lead Vision Zero initiatives. This role focuses on improving road safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Scoping and planning tasks for safety/Vision Zero focused street redesign projects.
• Reviewing and commenting on proposed capital projects to ensure they meet DOT’s Vision Zero safety goals and standards.
• Coordinating outreach and design milestones for RIS capital projects with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC).
• Aiding in the planning and design of complex intersection and corridor safety projects.
• Making design recommendations based on best practices for street design and current DOT standards for traffic calming, pedestrian safety, and bicycle infrastructure.
• Assisting with drafting and design tasks as needed.
• Serving as the primary program manager for DOT’s Raised Crosswalk program, overseeing location selection, site review, design, construction feasibility, implementation, monitoring, and coordination.
• Creating descriptive visual graphics such as renders, illustrative plans and sections, maps, and diagrams.
• Coordinating with a wide range of DOT units and other city agencies.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs.
• Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of public space design, traffic calming, and traffic safety issues.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• AutoCAD
• GIS
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive outlook.

Location

• 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Work Type

• Remote work up to 2 days per week (pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program)
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate
• 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate

Education Level

• Baccalaureate degree in architecture
• Graduate degree in architecture, urban design or city planning

Salary/Compensations

• USD 86749 - USD 127143
• $125,000 to $150,000

About the Company

• The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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 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.
• For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

Equal Opportunity

• 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.