Assistant Commissioner for Transit Development

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) seeks an experienced, innovative, visionary and empathetic candidate to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Transit, responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of TPM, the Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing a large portfolio of highly visible and complex transportation projects that support improved bus service and better public transportation in New York City, as well as building a diverse and inclusive team supporting that effort.

The candidate will oversee the bus priority program for DOT consisting of both in-house and capitally constructed projects and an inventory of over 150 miles of bus lanes and busways, lead studies to improve public transit, manage strategic interagency communication for the agency with the MTA, develop and implement community engagement programs for unit projects, and manage an annual budget of up to $10 million, and FTA and FHWA grants currently totaling over $100M. The Assistant Commissioner will provide direction, creativity and vision at an executive level, demonstrate a willingness and readiness to tackle complex challenges, be an influential leader and oversee day to day operational and administrative aspects of the sub-division and other special projects. The Assistant Commissioner will also lead, manage and directly supervise a staff of planners and related professionals, consultants, contractors and vendors; work with senior staff in other divisions to support transit related aspects of key agency projects; and supervise/perform geographic, statistical, and other planning-related analysis. The candidate will provide day-to-day guidance and oversight, monitoring employee productivity/outcomes and compliance to all policies, rules and regulations; ensuring staff understand their duties and expectations; coach and mentor staff while providing constructive feedback as needed, and ensuring tasks and standards and performance evaluations are prepared in accordance to agency requirements and specified timeframe. The candidate should be comfortable working with community groups in both large and small settings, and both giving and overseeing the production of community presentations and other outreach events, as the candidate will represent the agency to outside stakeholders, including community boards, elected officials, news media, other city and state agencies, and the Mayor's Office. The candidate will be expected to lead collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and growth of junior and senior staff, develop a strong and diverse team, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

The candidate must demonstrate strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to provide vision and guidance as this position will be a key point of coordination with DOT staff, other City, State (particularly the MTA), and Federal agencies and with the general public. The candidate should be familiar with transit supportive street design, and should understand key aspects of public transit planning and operations. The Assistant Commissioner must have the demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders, determine priorities, the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information effectively to all participatory parties.

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 planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of innovative, complete streets, transportation initiatives, with particular focus transit operations and priority, experience in innovative public outreach techniques, as well as in briefing executive staff and elected officials, understanding of NYC communities, including familiarity with the Community Board system and prior experience working on coordination of projects with outside stakeholders and other government agencies. Ability to understand and communicate bus rapid transit and transportation planning / engineering principles to build consensus for design solutions in line with DOT's mission is essential, including a strong understanding of street design, transit operations, and traffic analysis. Previous experience in staff management and development, knowledge of grant both FHWA and FTA processes, grant compliance and the ability to adhere to established project benchmarks and deliverables.

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift: 35Hrs. / 9:00AM - 5:00PM

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 631026
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 631026
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.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time paid experience dealing with traffic-related functions in a governmental agency, business organization, civic organization or educational institution including one year in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have at least one year in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity.

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.