Program Lead, Freight Planning and Policy

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the City Planner list, or be eligible under the 55a program.

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Program Lead for Freight Planning and Policy within the Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM). We are looking for an ambitious, highly organized, and motivated candidate who is passionate about transforming the future of freight transportation in one of the world's most dynamic cities.

New York City's economic vitality and livability as a world-class city depend on a robust logistics and supply chain network that serves our 8.5 million residents, supports over 4 million jobs, and welcomes 62 million tourists annually. With close to 90% of the city's goods being transported by trucks, we are committed to reinventing freight transportation solutions and addressing critical challenges related to goods movement. The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods throughout the city. TPM's Freight Mobility Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative infrastructure projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement while preserving the city's livability.

The Program Lead will play a critical role in shaping the policies and strategies that impact the movement of goods in a city or region, ultimately contributing to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and the overall quality of life for residents. Working in a collaborative environment as part of an interdisciplinary team, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the successful candidate will: 1) mentor and manage a team of planners and analysts; 2) Develop and recommend policies related to freight transportation, including areas such as truck safety, rules and regulations, environmental sustainability, congestion mitigation, and economic development; 3) Lead the development of long-term strategic plans for freight transportation that align with the City's mobility and sustainability goals and priorities ; 4) Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, businesses, and community groups, to gather input and build consensus on freight transportation policies and plans; 5) Utilize data and analytics to assess current and future freight movement trends, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate the impact of existing policies; 6) Develop and implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of freight transportation, such as promoting low-emission zones, encouraging the use of cleaner technologies; 7) Ensure that freight transportation policies and plans comply with local, state, and federal regulations and planning activities;8) Identify and pursue grant opportunities to secure funding for freight transportation projects and initiatives.
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

. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position
under the 55-a program.

Knowledge of and experience in transportation policy, transportation planning, transportation operations and management or transportation technology; the ability to think and act strategically; experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues; budget management, strong data analysis, report writing, and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite. A valid Driver's License is a plus.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 606796

All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 606796

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Only 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.

35hrs / 9 - 5 M - F

55 Water St Ny Ny

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.

Knowledge of and experience in transportation policy, transportation planning, transportation operations and management or transportation technology the ability to think and act strategically experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues budget management, strong data analysis, report writing, and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite. A valid Driver's License is a plus.

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.