Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator, Furniture and Operations Unit

About the role

The NYC DOT Transportation Planning and Management Division (TPM), Office of Livable Streets (OLS), is seeking a Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator within the Furniture and Operations Unit. The Furniture and Operations Unit manages the contracting, product development, planning, installation, and maintenance of bike parking, benches, leaning bars, and wayfinding signage, for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders throughout New York City.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an inventory and create a GIS database of all greenway/bicycle wayfinding signage throughout NYC, including on the right-of-way, within parks, or on privately owned parcels.
• Analyze the existing signage network and utility of signage types with the purpose of producing a new comprehensive, citywide bicycle/greenway wayfinding strategy plan encompassing new design, siting, and maintenance guidelines.
• Conduct on-site user testing and analysis of the proposed strategy plan.
• Assist and facilitate internal workshops and coordination with partner agencies on design guidelines and inventory matters.
• Document new design, content, and siting guidelines.
• Facilitate the integration of new graphic specifications across all bicycle wayfinding products.
• Produce comprehensive signage network plans.
• Cook up the annual NYC DOT bike map utilizing Adobe Creative Suite.
• Review work produced by consultants, partner agencies, or other NYC DOT units as needed.
• Produce progress reports and programmatic analyses for DOT leadership.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be committed to community development via improving the experience and convenience of walking, cycling, and transit, by expanding bicycle and greenway wayfinding signage throughout New York City. The ideal candidate will also be a detail-oriented, curious, and capable team player with a positive attitude and strong organizational, communication, administrative, presentation, graphic design, data management, and GIS mapping skills. The candidate will be asked to work collaboratively and inclusively. The candidate should demonstrate experience in cycling in NYC and a willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit.

Skills

• Professional experience in urban planning, urban design, graphic design, geography, cartography, or related fields.
• Previous experience with GIS mapping, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator), computer-aided design (CAD), Microsoft Office, and relational databases (such as Microsoft Access).
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC.
• Willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit.

Benefits

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Pay

$72,298 minimum, with potential for negotiation based on experience.

Schedule

35 hours per week, 9 am - 5 pm.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and DC37.

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $62,686 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $72,298. For information on NYC Civil Service, please visit here.

To Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 782344 All other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 782344 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.

Community Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

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.