GIS Specialist - Design and Construction

*** In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the City Planner title, or be reachable on the civil service list, or eligible under the 55a program.***

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 roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM's Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC's 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC's 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.).

D&C is currently seeking a skilled and motivated GIS-trained professional to join our team. As a GIS Specialist, the candidate will be instrumental in managing spatial data to support various projects and initiatives. Working collaboratively within the Asset Management team, the candidate will produce and maintain maps using ArcGIS, to provide crucial spatial insights to inform decision-making processes. The primary duties for this role will involve utilizing GIS technology to create and maintain a priority list for citywide markings refurbishment, ensuring equitable distribution within neighborhoods while upholding the integrity of the city's infrastructure. The selected candidate will geocode marking work orders and citizen complaints to accurately prioritize maintenance and improvement efforts, coordinate seasonal and weekly resurfacing lists with our Roadway Division, optimizing scheduling and resource allocation, and identifying and addressing work order conflicts to ensure seamless project execution. Additionally, the GIS Specialist will convert GIS data to Google Earth files to enhance visualization and accessibility and provide training to inspectors on Google Earth usage. Beyond these primary responsibilities, the selected candidate may also be tasked with performing further duties related to spatial analysis, data management, and project support, as required.

This presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced, and motivated professional to contribute to the improvement of safety on NYC streets. If you are a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact on the safety and efficiency of NYC streets, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.

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:
Preferred candidate will be proficient in ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and project management is required. Excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills are a must. Valid NYS Driver's License is required.

Additional Information
*** In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the City Planner Title, be reachable on the Civil Service List, or eligible through the 55a Program *** Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $71,255, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $81,943. 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.

Work Location: 3300 Northern Boulevard, LIC, NY 11101

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours / TBD

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 633892
Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 633892
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those 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.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1"" above. Graduate
education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preference will be given to candidate who is proficient in ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. Who possess knowledge of traffic calming, urban design, pedestrian-oriented design, complete streets, and project management. Who has excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills. Who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained during duration of employment in DOT.

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.

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/.

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.

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.