Job Description To be considered for this position candidate must be either serving permanently in the Assistant Urban Designer title, or be reachable on the upcoming Civil Service Exam List #2039, or be eligible under the 55a program. The Office 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 multidisciplinary Public Realm Unit is responsible for engaging New Yorkers to reimagine and utilize their city streets as public space and oversees the development of programs, policies, projects, and management tools to elevate the public realm experience for its primary user – the pedestrian. Through initiatives and programs ranging from the Pedestrian Mobility Plan, Public Space Programming, the Public Space Equity Program, Open Streets, Super Sidewalks, Street Seats, Complex Intersections, Shared Streets and Plazas, the Public Realm Unit creates vibrant and inclusive spaces that improve safety, accessibility, and walkability while enhancing commerce, community, and culture throughout New York City.OLS is seeking a motivated Capital Coordinator/Assistant Urban Designer for its Public Realm Unit. Reporting to the Unit’s Design and Capital Lead, this role will be working closely with the unit’s Development and Delivery team and will provide planning, coordination support, and community outreach for public realm capital projects in all five boroughs. The Capital Coordinator will also assist with managing the unit’s capital assets post-construction, develop policies and maintenance strategies to support the ongoing management of premier public spaces citywide, and with the review of projects outside the Public Realm Unit to ensure outside project meet the unit’s and agency’s goals. The Capital Project Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of the unit’s capital portfolio in coordination with other DOT units to ensure smooth transition through the capital pipeline. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing a select number of projects through each stage of the capital process on schedule and with substantial community involvement, including through scoping, design, construction, and long-term maintenance. This position will work with internal DOT units as well as outside agency partners including Dept. Of Design and Construction, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Protection, Economic Development Corporation, City Planning, and others. The selected candidate will also work with public stakeholders and members of the community throughout the process. In addition, the Capital Project Coordinator will work with other teams within the unit to define capital project scopes that result from community requests, neighborhood analyses, past in-house projects, strategic initiatives, or rezonings.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 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. Preferred SkillsProfessional experience in the urban planning, design, or construction field. Previous experience with mapping software (ArcGIS), Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to identify problems manage against tight timelines, prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. Strong organizational, administrative, writing and presentation skills. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in street design standards used by New York City, as well as cities both local and abroad. Public Speaking experience. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, accurate and a capable team player, plus have a positive attitude. Additional InformationThis 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, New York, NY 10041Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9 to 5To ApplyAll resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID number # 689512.Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 689512.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.QualificationsQualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for the one year of experience described above.
Additional InformationThe 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.
