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***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the Transportation Specialist title, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive
Transportation Specialist Exam # 3027, or be eligible under the 55a program.***
NYC DOT Division of Traffic Operations is seeking to hire an experienced and motivated candidate to serve as a Transportation Specialist (Level 3) in the Signals Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Compliance Unit. The successful candidate will serve as the Team Leader for the APS Compliance Unit and will handle the daily operation of the unit. Responsibilities include managing all APS Unit Compliance-related correspondence and documents, preparing and maintaining APS reports, records, and files related to APS operations and planning, and conducting daily APS field work for follow-up inspections, compliance checks, federal court monitors, and ARTS case reviews. The candidate will also assign and review APS work reports from staff members of various units within the Division, provide training to contractors and new staff on APS operations and procedures, collaborate/follow up with electrical contractors as needed, review daily APS electrical contractors to address and repair locations with non-functional APS units. Attend field meetings with electrical contractors as needed, review daily APS electrical contractor inspections, address intersections requiring further investigation, and evaluate/enforce liquidated damages upon electrical contractors for unjustified delays to APS repairs. Other responsibilities include the oversight and analysis of staff's daily work activities, reallocating staff to address priority or emergency APS tasks, including the response to critical correspondences/requests. Monitor the daily usage of the APS web-based application to ensure field staff are correctly performing APS-related tasks and report any malfunctions with the platform.
Work Location: 34-02 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101
Hours/Shift: 35 Hours / Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM
To Apply:
***In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the Transportation Specialist title or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Transportation Specialist Exam # 3027, or be eligible under the 55a program.***
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 #: 704057
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 704057
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.
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316
Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
2. 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
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
4. 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
5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above.
SPECIAL NOTE:
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements 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 Skills
- Should be detailed-oriented, and accurate.
- Can work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, be organized and capable of multi-tasking, and have excellent verbal and strong writing/oral communication skills.
- Should also have strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and interpret the federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the general functionalities of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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.
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New York City Department of Transportation
$84,018.00 - $123,141.00
Feb 28, 2025