About the Role
Transit Development (TD) within NYC DOT's Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) focuses on creating public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to enhance mobility for all New Yorkers. The unit manages the Bus Action Plan, transit policy initiatives, and develops projects to improve bus operations and pedestrian access to transit. TD also acts as a liaison with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This role involves assisting with data analysis to support the Unit’s Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program, collaborating with internal and external agencies to develop priority corridors, monitor performance, and identify improvement opportunities. The position offers an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility in New York City.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data analysis to support the Unit’s Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program.
- Collaborate with internal and external agency staff to develop future priority corridors.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing TSP corridors.
- Identify opportunities to improve TSP effectiveness through data exploration and analysis.
- Assist with data-driven assignments pertaining to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters and bus stops, and related prioritization analyses.
- Perform other related transit priority work.
Requirements
- New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.
- Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
Skills
- Quantitative analysis, preferably with public transit data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation delivery
- Problem-solving capacity
- Experience with CAD is desirable
- Experience with Synchro is desirable
- Experience with GIS is desirable
Location
- 55 Water Street, 6th Floor NY, NY 10041
Work Type
- Remote work up to 2 days per week (pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program)
- Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Experience Level
- Two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described (with a baccalaureate degree)
- Six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described (with high school graduation or equivalent)
- At least one year of experience as described in '1' above (for equivalent education/experience)
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
- High school graduation or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- USD 62868 - USD 97593
About the Company
- 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.
- Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- 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.
