Architectural Project Manager - PRP

Overview

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.

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. PRP has an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative, innovative team. The selected candidate will be part of PRP's Architecture Team, who is responsible for the evaluation of existing pedestrian ramp conditions, design review of private developer construction projects, and coordination with other entities working in DOT's right-of-way. The selected candidate will assist with inter-agency planning efforts. They will also work closely with other DOT divisions and other City agencies such as the New York City Department of Buildings, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the design of high-quality pedestrian ramps throughout the City.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Reviewing and commenting on pedestrian ramp accessibility issues and on Builders Pavement Plan drawings for conformance with the latest accessibility and DOT standards
• Assisting in executing PRP's goals by reinforcing relationships with outside agencies
• Communicating and administering DOT technical standards to relevant outside agencies, developers, architects and engineers
• The selected candidate may also support intra- and interagency efforts to review and update codes, rules and guidelines related to pedestrian access in the Public Right of Way. The candidate will perform other related duties as assigned by the PRP Executive Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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 https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

Salary : $64,242.00 – $96,395.00

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