Assistant Director, Rapid Bus Network Development

The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, including the Bus Action Plan and transit policy initiatives, and develops location-specific projects to help improve the quality and safety of bus operations and to improve pedestrian access to transit.

TD also serves as a resource to the agency on public transit-related matters, including acting as one of the key points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

TD seeks a highly motivated candidate to help oversee a sub-unit tasked with developing new and improved rapid bus service in conjunction with MTA to further the goals of the Mayor and the NYC Streets Plan.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Rapid Bus Network Development team, the successful candidate would work to develop infrastructure-intensive bus projects that reshape the built environment to bring quality transit service to all New Yorkers.

The candidate would assist with oversight of a team that, among other duties:

1. conducts extensive community-centered and inclusive public outreach;
2. proactively pursues and manages grants to finance projects through competitive federal and state funding programs, including FTA programs;
3. navigates environmental review and project development phases;
4. manages budget and tracks project development;
5. develops designs in coordination with other sub-units;
6. coordinates with the MTA on bus service concepts and operations; and
7. develops project implementation plan (in-house and/or capital). The selected candidate would also be expected to help hire, mentor, and develop staff, and to prepare and present executive briefing materials. The candidate would meet extensively with the general public, work with community boards and other public stakeholders in public workshops, presentations, and other settings, including evening and weekend work, and ust by equally effective at communicating technical material and making the case for projects with various audiences. This is an opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast-paced public sector environment with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management 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.

Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required, including experience presenting to senior leadership, community boards, and elected officials; familiarity with design, mapping, or analysis tools such as GIS, CAD, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.

Experience with federal funding, grants, and environmental review is desirable.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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