Assistant Regional Planner

Job description

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE LIST.*

NYC DOT is seeking an Assistant Regional Planner to support the agency's engagement with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC), foster collaborative planning along the city's periphery, and assist with operational, fiscal, and administrative workflows. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, internally motivated professional with strong project management and interpersonal/communication skills who is interested in transportation planning policy, regional and intergovernmental coordination, public administration, and advancing collaborative solutions to transportation challenges that cross jurisdictional boundaries.

Working to support DOT's goal of ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods across NYC, the incumbent will report to the Deputy Director for Planning Coordination on the Regional & Long-Term Planning team (R

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above:

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience in community-centered activities, stakeholder engagement, public outreach, intergovernmental coordination, or collaborative planning involving community organizations, local officials, public agencies, or external partners 2. Experience coordinating projects that involve data-driven planning, public service operations, or transportation analysis efforts 3. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python or SQL, GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS, and/or dashboard development tools such as Power BI or Tableau 4. Experience managing vendor relationships, data service contracts, or third-party data platform procurement and onboarding or Familiarity with federal transportation planning requirements, including UPWP processes, regional emissions conformity, and MPO coordination 5. Experience developing or implementing data governance frameworks, internal data documentation standards, or open data initiatives 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences including agency leadership and external partners 7. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.