Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialist - 22316

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Transportation Specialist, or have passed and be reachable on the Open Competitive List, Exam #3027. The Parking Facilities and Capital Projects Group is responsible for the management and operation of all DOT Municipal Parking Facilities, including eight (8) Municipal Parking Garages and thirty (30) Municipal Parking Fields. The unit is seeking to hire a Transportation Specialist Level I to perform the following tasks :

• Managing, conducting, and overseeing the inspection of municipal parking fields and garages to ensure continued operation, safety, and performance standards
• Assessing and reporting with diagrams the conditions of municipal parking facilities, ensuring that all items are reported to the appropriate parties and status for management
• Reviewing garage management contracts to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements / standards and to monitor contract compliance and quality of services provided by garage contractors
• Preparing reports for monthly meetings with contractors, reviewing monthly invoices, and leading meetings with contractors to review performance, address concerns, and discuss violations or penalties
• Coordinating with inspectors, maintenance group, engineering group, enforcement parties, and other units or agencies to ensure timely resolution of parking facilities issues, notify appropriate parties of any issues, and follow up necessary corrective actions
• Managing and maintaining daily attendance record of the field inspection and garage contract compliance team and up-to-date field and garage report databases for accurate record keeping
• Conducting and supervising field studies and surveys, including lighting conditions, parking spaces, roadway conditions, snow removals, pedestrian walkways, field measurements, fences, wheel stop conditions, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping of hazardous waste, traffic control devices, EV chargers, PCI compliance, occupancy and analyzing data, preparing deliverables, and making recommendations for improvement based on results
• Reviewing proposals by vendors, providing recommendations, and collaborating with procurement team to finalize contracts or purchases
• Investigating and monitoring the investigation of 311 and Arts complaints of Municipal Parking Facilities
• Attend meetings and court hearings / depositions, and answer queries and complaints related to parking facilities

Work Location : 34-02 Queens Blvd LIC, NY 11101 Hours / Shift : 35 Hrs. / M-F / 5am-1pm

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Preferred Skills :

55a Program : 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness : 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 .

Residency Requirement : 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.

Additional Information : 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.