Deputy Borough Directors of Design - job 2 of 2

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Civil Engineer, or be reachable on the civil service list for Civil Engineer, or be eligible under the 55a
program. ***

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. TPM’s Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC’s 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC’s 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.).

D&C seeks to hire self-motivated and ambitious candidates to assist in creating safer streets through the development and enhancement of pedestrian facilities and plazas, cycling networks, and transit networks, which aim to reduce preventable injuries and deaths using various engineering measures such as motor vehicle traffic calming and road diets. The Borough Deputy Director of Design, reporting to the Borough Director of Design, will fill a need within TPM, D&C, Design Unit for street and highway transportation engineering, with responsibilities including field investigations and measurements, engineering design plan evolution using AutoCAD and Civil 3D engineering design software, oversight of the engineering design plans of borough project engineers, in coordination with the Borough Director of Design.

Additional responsibilities include reviews of Capital Street and highway proposals and plans, engineering design analyses, presenting engineering judgement and recommendations for street and highway designs and other stakeholder requests. The candidate may be required to act as the Agency Response Tracking System (ARTS) and 311 coordinators for the Borough, managing the evaluation and response of all design related requests, including communications with the Borough Commissioner, and other stakeholders. Furthermore, the candidate may be required to have oversight of the borough markings after pavement resurfacing locations, including assignment, prioritization and resource allocation to ensure timely installation of markings. The selected candidates will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, foster a strong team, clearly and effectively communicating both verbally and through written policies, reports and correspondences with all stakeholders. As Borough Deputy Director the selected candidates is expected to be well versed in AutoCAD for plan development, with experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended. As well as ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where and when required.

NYC DOT’s 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 Skills

Preference will be given to candidate who holds a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, CROW, NACTO, and NYSDOT. Knowledge of innovative street design techniques. Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast paced environment; and, Easily adaptable to changing technologies.

Additional Information

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $90,667 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $104,267 *** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Civil Engineer or be reachable on the civil service list for Civil Engineer.

This position is 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:
33-00 Northern Blvd, LIC, 11101

Hours/Shift:
35 / TBD

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 713024
Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 713024
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those 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.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.