Research Project Manager, Cycling & Micromobility Unit

Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets. The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) prioritizes strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. The Cycling & Micromobility (C&M) Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,500+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety, and increasing bike ridership in NYC. Under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead, the Research Project Manager will support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit's research program and maintenance of the Unit's micromobility demand model. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is an equal opportunity employer. Position: City Research Scientist - 21744. Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Responsibilities

Support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit's research program and maintenance of the Unit's micromobility demand model; develop, document, update, and run modeling scenarios; conduct base network input updates; document all model updates and maintenance performed; support unit data collection and management, including maintenance and expansion of the Unit's computer vision sensor network; perform administrative tasks for grants and consultant- or research partner-led projects; ensure deliverables and objectives are met; represent the unit in research initiatives and technical working groups; participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate with unit staff on short-term research-focused assignments; attend meetings with consultants, contractors, or in-house units to review sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance needs, and operational issues; schedule installations and maintenance; resolve technical issues; monitor data collection and access

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science or in public health (Assignment Level I); for Assignment Level II and above: doctorate in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science with one year of full-time supervisory, administrative, or research experience in the field, or master's degree in an appropriate field with three years of responsible full-time research experience, or equivalent education and/or experience (at least a master's degree and two years of experience as described above); Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required