Public Realm Designer

Overview

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 economic and social vitality for 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) prioritizes strategic planning, community engagement, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. The Public Realm Unit engages New Yorkers to reimagine and utilize city streets as public space and oversees the development of programs, policies, projects, and management tools to elevate the public realm experience for its primary user the pedestrian. Through initiatives ranging from the Pedestrian Mobility Plan, Public Space Programming, the Public Space Equity Program, Open Streets, Super Sidewalks, Street Seats, Complex Intersections, Shared Streets and Plazas, the Public Realm Unit creates vibrant and inclusive spaces that improve safety, accessibility, and walkability while enhancing commerce, community, and culture throughout New York City. The office emphasizes Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development from initial research and analysis through public engagement and recommendations, to creating and delivering public presentations, managing project priorities and schedules, coordinating with local partners, and overseeing project implementation.
• Draw on extensive knowledge of NYC DOT units, public realm best practices, and systems to inform design decisions and coordinate with other DOT units, city agencies, and community entities.
• Conduct thorough information gathering and analysis including traffic and crash data, field conditions, parking regulations, and community characteristics; create CAD drawings to illustrate existing and proposed traffic conditions; apply design, photography, and graphic skills to convey proposals.
• Lead and supervise interns and support staff as necessary; work independently or as part of a team; maintain strong problem-solving approaches in dense urban environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Additional Information

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Note : Remote work up to 2 days per week may be eligible under the Remote Work Pilot Program. City residency requirements apply; new hires are generally required to reside in NYC within 90 days of appointment. The 55-a Program may apply to qualified candidates. Public Service Loan Forgiveness information is available at studentaid.gov / pslf. For more information about DOT, visit the NYC DOT website. This position is full-time at 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041.

How to Apply : Submit resumes electronically via www.nyc.gov / careers / search and search for Job ID #715644. Current employees should log in to Employee Self Service and search for JOB ID #715644. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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