Director of Pavement Markings, TCE

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.

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Transportation Specialist Level II to serve as the Director of Pavement Markings. As Director, the candidate will manage a large and complex operation overseeing all in-house pavement markings activities, including supervising staff responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices across all boroughs. Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling work crews, preparing budgets and labor estimates, determining parts and equipment needs, and requisitioning supplies. The Director will also coordinate efforts with other units, government agencies, and contractors, as well as manage work crew vehicle usage and ensure the efficient allocation of vehicles and equipment across teams. Administrative duties include maintaining absence control calendars, enforcing staff discipline, tracking and managing maintenance requests, overseeing the assignment of work orders, and advancing other agency priorities. The Director will ensure the timely issuance of daily work assignments, special instructions, and necessary equipment to all crews at the beginning of each shift, and will be expected to verify work locations and monitor assignment progress throughout the day. The Director will be responsible for scheduling field audits to ensure adherence to safety protocols, operating procedures, and the Department's Code of Conduct, and will prepare appropriate documentation, including memoranda and audit reports. The Director will maintain open lines of communication with the Deputy Chief and respond to priority or emergency work as needed. The Director will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring that all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly on the work site. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, develop a strong team, and effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

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. 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.

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering, and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance, and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production, and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts, and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

Preferred Skills:
The ideal candidate for the position should be a creative problem solver, detail-oriented, and adaptive under pressure. They should also be highly resourceful in carrying out tasks and possess excellent communication skills. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of effective interaction with management and the ability to motivate staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills and be proficient in DOT's Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

Additional Information:

**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. **

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $78,740, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $90,551.
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. For information on NYC Civil Service Exams please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

Work location:
58-50 57th Road, Maspeth, New York

Hours/Shift:
35 Hours / To Be Determined

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 733944
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 733944
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

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.

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.