Public Space Equity Program (PSEP) Coordinator - Public Realm

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. The Office Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

The Public Space Equity Program was developed to address the unique needs of operating and managing DOT public spaces, especially in communities identified as Priority Investment Areas and Public Space Priority Areas by the NYC Streets Plan. To achieve the goal of equitable public space throughout the City, the Public Space Equity Program provides a range of support to community partners and sites, including public space operations, such as horticultural care and maintenance, as well as public space management, including technical assistance and financial subsidies to ensure the long-term success of a public space.

The Public Realm team is seeking an experienced and motivated Public Space Equity Program (PSEP) Coordinator. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships, the successful candidate will support and manage programs that provide assistance to public space partner organizations and public space projects in all 5 boroughs. The PSEP Coordinator will work closely with internal DOT units, the Unit's Public Space Equity contractor, and partner organizations to develop management and operational plans for public space projects, track operations and metrics across sites, regular reporting about conditions on the ground, liaise across city agencies and advise on policy related to public space regulation, permitting, and management, review designs and corridor layouts to ensure they meet program capacity and maintenance standards. They will also work closely with the OLS Administration team to support contract management, and procurement related to the Public Space Equity contracts. The position requires close coordination with multiple city agencies, Business Improvement Districts, other community-based organizations, business owners, and other stakeholders to support programming, operational, and management needs of these spaces across a wide variety of partners. Typical tasks include site inspection and specialized field analysis, preparing and giving public presentations and webinars to various communities, attending weekly operational meetings, tracking public space amenities, creating public space partner guides, surveys, support materials for community outreach, and program tracking and mapping. The ideal candidate will be expected to be familiar with public space design, operations, management elements, and have strong organization and time management skills with the ability to meet critical milestones in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Preferred Skills
1. Ability to identify problems manage against tight timelines, prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. 2. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. 3.Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills. 4. Demonstrate a willingness to work in the field or at DOT warehouse facilities, as needed. 5. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of maps, NYC geography, the public realm, and the NYC transportation network strongly desired. 6. Interest or experience in additional software skills, such as AutoCAD 7. Public Speaking experience.

Additional Information

*Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $59,116, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $67,983.*
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.

Salary: $59,116/ $67,983-$91,768

Work Location: 55 Water St, NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" 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.