City of New York · 1 month ago
Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator, OLS
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and they are seeking a Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator to enhance the city's bicycle network. This role involves managing the planning and development of a comprehensive bicycle wayfinding program to improve navigation for cyclists and promote active transportation throughout New York City.
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Responsibilities
Conducting an inventory and creating a GIS database of all greenway/bicycle wayfinding signage throughout NYC, including on the right-of-way, within parks, or on privately owned parcels
Analyzing the existing signage network and utility of signage types with the purpose of producing a new comprehensive, citywide bicycle/greenway wayfinding strategy plan encompassing new design, siting, and maintenance guidelines
Conducting on-site user testing and analysis of the proposed strategy plan
Assisting and facilitating internal workshops and coordination with partner agencies on design guidelines and inventory matters
Documenting new design, content, and siting guidelines
Facilitating the integration of new specifications across all bicycle, pedestrian, and transit related wayfinding products
Producing comprehensive signage network plans
Coordinating on the maintenance and organization of bicycle facility GIS data for NYC DOT
Creating the annual NYC DOT bike map
Reviewing work produced by consultants, partner agencies, or other NYC DOT units as needed
Producing progress reports for DOT leadership
Qualification
Required
To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the civil service list
A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above; or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in '2' above
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the 'Qualification Requirements' listed under '2' above
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the 'Qualification Requirements' listed under '2' above
Preferred
Professional experience in urban planning or a related field
Previous experience with GIS mapping, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator), computer-aided design (CAD), Microsoft Office, and relational databases (such as Microsoft Access)
Excellent organization skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests
Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
Ability to write and communicate clearly
Excellent time-management skills
Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC
Willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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