Senior Project Coordinator, C&M Unit

The Cycling & Micromobility Unit is seeking to hire a Senior Project Coordinator experienced in maintaining the quality and integrity of the bike network through a variety of functions. A key focus of this role will be on identifying and managing opportunities for improving the city's cycling network through upgrades coordinated with street resurfacing and maintaining a safe and continuous network during construction events. The unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles). In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the civil service list.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track corridors to be resurfaced; Identify and coordinate repaving projects for design upgrades and future Street Improvement Projects (SIP); Create and update Protected Bike Lane (PBL) Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MTP) guidelines; Coordinate the development of Street Assessments for PBLs; Coordinate installation of temporary markings for existing PBLs; Identify streets for markings refurbishment and conduct follow-up inspections; Conduct field work, data collection and analysis; Review and recommend design changes; Provide guidance and assistance coordinating implementation; Attend monthly or quarterly coordination meetings; Update the NYCStreets database with design changes and new SIP corridors; Use the PavementWorks database to evaluate street rating; Respond to media commentary and correspondence; Assist with creating standard operating procedures and guidelines; Ensure adherence to agency safety rules and regulations; Attend, participate in, and speak at community meetings when needed

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field, or a baccalaureate degree plus one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; Experience cycling in New York City; Knowledge of standards and specifications for bicycle facilities, including AASHTO, MUTCD, and NACTO guidelines; Experience working with Excel databases; Experience creating PowerPoint presentations and simple diagrams or artwork in Adobe Illustrator; Experience reviewing and commenting on engineering and construction drawings; Experience overseeing projects through a multi-step process; Fieldwork and project implementation management, including coordination with contractors, event representatives, and other DOT units

Nice to have

Experience with project management, research, analysis, and development of policies, engineering street design standards, and specifications; Field surveys of existing and post-implementation conditions; Development of geometric street designs using AutoCAD; Data analysis and report writing; Creation of graphics for visual representation of data; Coordination with government agencies, contractors, and community groups; Ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and manage multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously; Excellent communication skills; Ability to work independently or collaboratively