Bus Stop Planning and Accessibility, Manager

*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. *** Transit Development (TD), a unit of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) within the Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM), is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. The unit manages the bus-related components of the NYC Streets Plan, and the Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service plan, as well as other transit -related programs studies, and develops location-specific projects to help the quality and safety of bus operations, and improves transit stops and pedestrian access to them. 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). TPM seeks a candidate to serve as Manager- Bus Stop Planning and Accessibility within the Planning and Policy team of TD. The candidate will lead TD’s bus stop programs, including Bus Stop Accessibility (BSA) and Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI), as well as being responsible for coordinated planning of all DOT bus stop assets managed by other units, including shelters, benches and leaning bars. The candidate will also represent TD on all issues regarding bus stop siting and design, coordinating with DOT Bus Stop Management, MTA, and other stakeholders. DOT works closely with MTA on bus stop-related programs. The candidate will report to the Director of Transit Planning and Policy and manage one or more staff members. Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service, includes ambitious goals for accessibility, shelters and seating, and trees at bus stops, and the candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the targets in the plan are met. 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.

The candidate should have excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders of all types. Design skills, including AutoCAD preferred. Experience with Microsoft office is required, and database and data visualization tools such as Access and Power BI are 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.

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 #:799876 All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #799876 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.