Director of Maspeth Exterior Operations

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list, Exam No. 3027, or be
eligible under the 55a program.***

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Transportation Specialist Level III to serve as the Director of Maspeth Exterior Operations. As Director, the candidate will manage Maspeth Exterior Operations, including supervisory staff, directing the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices citywide. This role will oversee a large and complex operation that includes the management of all in-house vertical elements, street furniture, pedestrian fencing, and highway and bus lane gantry signs. The responsibilities include planning and scheduling work crews, parts and equipment needs, budget and labor estimates, and requisitioning supplies as needed. The Director will oversee installations for a range of Street Improvement Projects and transportation initiatives, while coordinating efforts with other departments, government agencies, and contractors. They will also manage work crew vehicle usage and ensure the efficient allocation of vehicles and equipment across teams. The selected candidate will also be responsible for mobilizing crews to respond to emergency highway sign and structural conditions and addressing New York State DOT structural repair requests. Administrative duties include maintaining absence control calendars and discipline of subordinate staff, tracking and managing requests for maintenance, managing the assignment of work orders, and other agency priorities. 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 to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

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.

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.

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, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 3027. *** This position is 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: 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 follow the Careers Link for Job ID #: 715166
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.