Job Description

***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must be reachable on DOT's promotional 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 qualified candidate for the position of Pavement Markings Supervisor. The selected candidate will supervise Traffic Device Maintainers responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of pavement markings and other traffic control devices citywide. Responsibilities include overseeing Vision Zero projects; planning and scheduling work crews; coordinating activities with other units; managing the allocation of vehicles and equipment; and overseeing the maintenance and operational readiness of pavement marking equipment. Administrative duties include maintaining absence control calendars, evaluating staff, recommending process improvements, and attending meetings. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining safe work environments, ensuring compliance with all agency safety rules and regulations, and enforcing proper use of safety equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, the ability to manage daily operations effectively, meet milestones, and foster staff development while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. The candidate will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, develop a strong team, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout 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 is a creative problem solver who is detail-oriented and able to adapt under pressure. They should be resourceful, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate effective leadership with the ability to engage with management and motivate staff. Additionally, the candidate should have strong supervisory and interpersonal skills and be proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

Additional Information
Note: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 782854
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 782854
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

Hours/Shift: 40 hours per week / To Be Determined

SUP TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINT L1 - 90904

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. At least two years of experience as a Traffic Device Maintainer working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or

2. Three years of recent, satisfactory, full-time experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment or experience of a nature similar to the duties described above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity.

License Requirement
At the time of appointment, all candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For appointment to certain positions, a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with no restrictions, is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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.