Job Description

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list. **

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts, and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated professional to serve as Assistant Deputy Director of Field Operations in the Bus Stop Management group. Reporting to program leadership, the selected candidate will oversee a large team responsible for the production, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices, including traffic signs, bus stop informational signs, bus stop regulation signs, structures, and their supports, citywide. The successful candidate will coordinate project implementation in collaboration with DOT crews and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) contractors, while providing technical guidance to Bus Stop Management staff. Active participation in field meetings with construction contractors is required to ensure alignment, compliance, and timely delivery of projects. Key responsibilities include preparing daily performance indicators; compiling detailed weekly and monthly reports; reviewing and evaluating work orders; managing fleet operations; and overseeing material and tool requisitions to maintain operational continuity. The incumbent will also support Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives and utilize the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to track and streamline traffic sign installations. When required, the individual will attend examinations before trial to represent the department. In addition, this role will supervise supervisory staff to ensure timely completion of assignments, proper attendance management, and accurate CityTime recordkeeping. Responsibilities include reviewing daily work assignments for compliance with standard operating procedures, allocating tasks, providing clear direction, conducting supervisor training, and scheduling work audits to verify proper installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage. This position requires a proactive leader with strong organizational and managerial skills and a demonstrated commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and safety. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, fostering professional growth and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to join a team committed to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City.

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. Transportation Planning and Management (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.

Preferred Skills:
The ideal candidate for the position should be a creative problem solver, detail-oriented, and adaptive under pressure. They should also be highly resourceful in carrying out tasks and possess excellent communication skills. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of effective interaction with management and the ability to motivate staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills and be proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

Additional Information:
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.

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID #779126
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link, ID # 779126
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

Work location: 58-50 57th Road, Maspeth, NY

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours Per Week / To Be Determined

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316

Qualifications

1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or

2. 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; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or

5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above:

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" 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.