Freight Strategy Lead

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list Exam No. 1143 or be
eligible under the 55a program **

New York City Department of Transportations (NYC DOT) is responsible for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. NYCs economic strength vibrancy and livability as a worldclass city relies on the complex logistics and supply chains that support residents and businesses. Freight activity is an integral part of the lives of all New Yorkers providing the goods needed to support over 8.5 million residents over 4 million jobs and 62 million tourists each year. Today close to 90% of the Citys goods are moved into and around the city by truck the result of the shift from rail and water networks to highways in the second half of the twentieth century. Now our dependency on trucks to meet an increasing demand for goods exacerbates traffic congestion pollutes our air stresses our aging infrastructure and harms the quality of life in our residential neighborhoods.

To help address urban freight challenges the Freight Mobility unit seeks a dedicated dynamic and experienced Senior Operations Manager. The successful candidate will report to the unit director with wide latitude for independent judgment while supporting Freight Mobility Deputy Directors. The role is instrumental in overseeing key initiatives including the recently awarded Urban Freight Collaborative USDOTfunded RAISE grant and the management of NYC DOTs Freight Advisory Committee. The Senior Operations Manager will also be responsible for content development for the Freight Mobility newsletter and support crossfunctional projects across the unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with stakeholders agencies community stakeholders and industry partners to drive improvements in New York Citys freight infrastructure and policy landscape. Key responsibilities include: (1) Actively manage timelines budgets and milestones for the grantfunded initiatives coordinating with partners to ensure compliance reporting and successful project outcomes; (2) Lead Urban Freight Collaborative initiatives including planning studies data collection and stakeholder engagement; (3) Plan and organize quarterly Freight Advisory Committee meetings setting strategic agendas preparing materials tracking actions and providing updates to committee members; (4) Collaborate with industry community groups and agencies to advance sustainable urban freight solutions; (5) Develop content and publish Freight Mobility newsletter sharing unit updates policy changes and freight trends while ensuring alignment with DOT communications and city messaging. (6) Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting team document management protocols team building efforts providing mentorship and encouraging a cohesive goaloriented approach across the Freight Mobility Unit; (7) Support crossfunctional unit projects contributing to data analysis policy development and program evaluation to meet Freight Mobility goals.

The Freight Mobility Unit is a nationally recognized awardwinning team committed to creating a safer more sustainable and efficient urban freight transportation system for New York City. Our dynamic team spearheads transformative projects policies and programs designed to meet the evolving demands of urban logistics enhance community livability and support New York Citys ambitious environmental and sustainability goals. Through innovation and collaboration we are shaping the future of freight mobility to better serve businesses residents and the environment in one of the worlds most dynamic cities. The Freight Mobility Unit is housed within the Regional and Strategic (R&SP) subdivision within the Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) Division. R&SP is a multidisciplinary team that works with City State and regional agencies to address issues facing goods and people movement providing policy practice and infrastructure solutions. TPMs core functions include operational responsibilities for street infrastructure that regulates traffic flow parking and commercial deliveries and ensure the safety of motor vehicle occupants pedestrians and bike riders and for developing and implementing a wide range of projects that further safety efficiency and sustainability goals.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication (oral and verbal) skills have strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills particularly in multistakeholder settings with experience in grant administration and strategic planning. A background in urban freight logistics or transportation systems along with a deep understanding of sustainable transportation practices is highly preferred. Proficiency in data analysis including transportation planning tools and visualization software will support datadriven research and decisionmaking. Preference also given to candidates with familiarity using Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list Exam No. 1143 or be
eligible under the 55a program. **

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55a program. This position is eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Work Location: 55 Water St. New York NY 10041

Hours/Shift: Mon Fri 9am5pm

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants go to and search for Job ID #691624
Current city employees log into Employee Self Service follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 691624
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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of fulltime experience in city planning at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above. However a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the nonmanagerial experience on a yearforyear basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of nonmanagerial
experience.

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