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OSE - Community Associate

New York City Department of Transportation
$44,545.00 - $74,134.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Feb 04, 2026
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. The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of Special Events is seeking a Community Associate to support citywide permitting operations through data management, mapping, and interagency support functions. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will maintain, validate, and manage event-related data across agency systems; create and review maps, routes, and geospatial visualizations to support conflict analysis, construction awareness, and public safety planning; and ensure accuracy and consistency for permitted activities, including public events, film shoots, block parties, and construction work. Responsibilities include maintaining the NYC Event Permitting System and the Special Events Stipulations database through daily data entry and quality assurance, creating, updating, and issuing permit stipulations in accordance with established guidelines processing and maintaining office databases. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057 Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Preferred Skills The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, familiarity with mapping tools and databases, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-visibility operational environment. Preference will be given to candidate who is proficient with data entry, and experienced in telephone and written responses to constituent inquiries. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement 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. 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.