Bicycle Sign & Wayfinding Coordinator

About the role

Transportation Specialist I serving as Bicycle Sign & Wayfinding Coordinator within Traffic Control & Engineering (TC&E) of the NYC Department of Transportation. The role supports planning, development, and management of bike regulatory signage and the Bicycle Wayfinding Program, working with TC&E and other DOT units on transportation and traffic-related projects, studies, and investigations. The position contributes to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City in line with DOT’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and document existing conditions and issues.
• Review comprehensive bicycle signage network plans and site citywide bike signage.
• Participate actively in interagency communication.
• Potential staff supervision.
• Review and approve work orders, ensuring signage complies with Federal, State, and City guidelines and specifications.
• Suggest enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Perform data entry and use city‑specific transportation software (Sign Information Management System – SIMS).
• Maintain strict adherence to agency safety protocols, including correct usage of safety equipment and attire at work sites.
• Work collaboratively and inclusively, fostering professional growth and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (any one of the following):

• A master’s degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or a related physical or social science field;
• 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;
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described above;
• An associate degree