New York City Department of Transportation
Bus Priority Data Lead
New York City Department of Transportation, New York, New York, us, 10261
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. Transit Development (TD) is responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies in order to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. The unit manages the Better Buses program and transit policy initiatives and develops location-specific projects to help 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 MTA agencies.
The Transit Development (TD) unit is seeking a Bus Priority Data Lead within the TD Bus Priority unit. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role involves maintaining, analyzing, and improving internal geospatial and asset tracking databases. Responsibilities include establishing and monitoring best practices, policies, procedures, and documentation related to bus priority data, as well as effectively communicating technical issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Additionally, the Bus Priority Data Lead will analyze transit and traffic data for bus priority projects and support traffic analysis initiatives. Serving as a key resource for GIS, data analysis, and traffic analysis within the unit is essential. This position also requires serving as the unit's primary liaison to the MTA regarding data needs, working collaboratively within the TD unit, and closely with other NYC DOT staff and various City, State, and Federal agencies. Contributions will extend to proposals aimed at improving bus service on identified corridors using NYC DOT's toolkit and conducting public outreach as necessary. This opportunity allows for engagement with a team committed to enhancing 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.
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience or interest using data analysis to promote transit-supportive streets. Experience preferred working on transit projects; strong written and verbal skills, including delivering technical presentations for non-technical audiences; experience with geographic data collection and analysis, particularly in the ArcGIS suite; experience working with Streetlight, Inrix, and similar data platforms; familiarity with transit-oriented street design. Experience using Python, SQL, R, VBA or similar languages to analyze problems and design and streamline workflows. Experience with CAD and/or graphic design software desirable. Experience with Synchro and traffic analysis desirable.
Additional Information
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.Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl. NY, NY 10041Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID number # 681389Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet and search for JOB ID #681389No 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
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.
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.
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The Transit Development (TD) unit is seeking a Bus Priority Data Lead within the TD Bus Priority unit. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role involves maintaining, analyzing, and improving internal geospatial and asset tracking databases. Responsibilities include establishing and monitoring best practices, policies, procedures, and documentation related to bus priority data, as well as effectively communicating technical issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Additionally, the Bus Priority Data Lead will analyze transit and traffic data for bus priority projects and support traffic analysis initiatives. Serving as a key resource for GIS, data analysis, and traffic analysis within the unit is essential. This position also requires serving as the unit's primary liaison to the MTA regarding data needs, working collaboratively within the TD unit, and closely with other NYC DOT staff and various City, State, and Federal agencies. Contributions will extend to proposals aimed at improving bus service on identified corridors using NYC DOT's toolkit and conducting public outreach as necessary. This opportunity allows for engagement with a team committed to enhancing 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.
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience or interest using data analysis to promote transit-supportive streets. Experience preferred working on transit projects; strong written and verbal skills, including delivering technical presentations for non-technical audiences; experience with geographic data collection and analysis, particularly in the ArcGIS suite; experience working with Streetlight, Inrix, and similar data platforms; familiarity with transit-oriented street design. Experience using Python, SQL, R, VBA or similar languages to analyze problems and design and streamline workflows. Experience with CAD and/or graphic design software desirable. Experience with Synchro and traffic analysis desirable.
Additional Information
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.Work Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl. NY, NY 10041Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID number # 681389Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycaps.nycnet and search for JOB ID #681389No 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
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.
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.
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