Senior Director, Operations and Furniture Unit (O&F)

*** In order to be considered for this position candidate must either be serving permanently in the Administrative City Planner Title, be reachable on the Civil Service List, or be eligible under the 55a program ***
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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.

The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

The Operations and Furniture Unit (O&F) within OLS tracks, repairs, inspects, and procures installed streetscape assets within public realm and bicycle facilities ensuring a state of good repair citywide. O&F also manages assets including bike parking, seating, wayfinding signage, planters, blocks, barriers, and bollards. O&F also plans and installs bike parking, benches, leaning bars, and wayfinding signage for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders throughout New York City.

OLS seeks to hire an Administrative City Planner to serve as Senior Director of O&F. Under the direction of the Office of Livable Streets Associate Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement the O&F Senior Director will: oversee the development, implementation, and management of the O&F programs and projects; develop O&F programs strategy, communications, and policy; coordinate O&F efforts and issues within DOT and OLS, other city agencies, and other partner entities; represent DOT in public and interagency meetings; manage O&F staff of planners, designers, inspectors, and administrators. Particular attention will be given to: coordinating construction to capitalize on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and facility improvements; supervising cataloguing and tracking of traffic safety and streetscape assets; creating strategic plans for bike wayfinding sign standardization; procurements for furnishing goods and for engineering, planning, maintenance and installation services; meeting City and agency-wide installations goals through intra- and interagency coordination; hiring and retaining staff; innovating street furniture design and fabrication for efficiency and durability; and collaborating closely with the Director of Street Improvement Projects (SIP Central) on project delivery and asset needs.

The ideal candidate should possess demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to provide vision, guidance, and staff development. The Senior Director, O&F, will have the ability to understand and communicate construction, operations, street furniture, and transportation planning/engineering principles to build consensus for design solutions in line with DOT's mission. A strong understanding of street design, surface and below surface installation, maintenance, procurement, grants management, asset management, and data management is required.

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.

Preferred Skills:
Minimum 7-10 years' experience managing intra-agency, inter-agency and other teams on large, complex projects, demonstrating strong collaborative tendencies. Thorough knowledge of the City's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, construction, maintenance, and furnishing issues. Through knowledge of NYCDOT's review and installation procedures. Experience with CAD, Adobe Suite and/or graphic design software are desirable. Candidates should also have experience in budgeting, grants management, managing staff, and working to advance projects in a complex regulatory environment. Excellent written, editorial, and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Work Location:
55 Water St, NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift:
35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm

Additional Information:
*** In order to be considered for this position candidate must either be serving permanently in the Administrative City Planner Title, be reachable on the Civil Service List, or be eligible under the 55a program***

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $62,407, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $71,768.

*This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. * NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current city employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 720471
All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID #: _ 720471_
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

ADM CITY PLANNER (NON MGRL) - 1005A

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience.

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.