Architectural Project Manager - PRP

***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer or must have filed for civil service exam #5015 and provide proof of filing
or be eligible under the 55a program.***

The Department of Transportations (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 12750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185000 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. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalks and are an essential tool for all pedestrians especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities.

PRP has an exciting opportunity to join a fastpaced collaborative innovative team. The selected candidate will be part of PRPs 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 DOTs rightofway. The selected candidate will assist with interagency planning efforts. They will also work closely with other DOT divisions and other City agencies such as New York City Department of Buildings Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure the design of highquality 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 PRPs goals by reinforcing our relationships with outside agencies
Communicating and administering DOT technical standards to relevant outside agencies developers architects and engineers

The following skills and experience are sought: Attention to detail excellent organizational skills design and technical review of sketches plans and drawings for design and construction confirmation of compliance with appropriate standards codes laws rules and/or regulations to

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.

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Masters degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime