Traffic Control Inspector

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Control Inspector or must have taken passed and be reachable on the Open Competitive Traffic Control Inspector Exam # 3062 or be eligible under the 55a program.

The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking to hire a Traffic Control Inspector Level 1 in the Signals Timing and Intersection Control Unit. The successful candidate will conduct surveys and studies for traffic signals Allway stops Left Turns and Leading Pedestrian Intervals within the five boroughs. Conduct studies of traffic conditions to develop ways of reducing congestion and accidents and to improve the operations of street and transportation facilities. Conduct traffic studies regarding conditions problems changes and improvements relating to traffic controls signals safety access circulation the density of vehicular and pedestrian volume accidents and speed. The successful candidate will make recommendations on the need for traffic signs traffic signals (including modifications) Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) street lights pavement markings and other traffic control devices.


All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to and search for the JOB ID #: 701008
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 701008
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:



Work Location: 3402 Queens Blvd LIC NY 11101


Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs./Shift TBD

Qualifications :

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full time satisfactory experience in vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies; or
2. An Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology urban studies urban planning mathematics or another
closely related field; or
3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a satisfactory combination of experience and/or college education that is equivalent to that described in 1 or 2 above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of full time experience. However for every 30 semester credits that are substituted for one year of full time experience at least 6 of the 30 semester credits must be in engineering technology urban studies urban planning mathematics or other closely related field.

License Requirements
Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Requirements for Assignment Level II
To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level II candidates must have in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: one additional year of fulltime satisfactory experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of
full time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above for a total of three years of experience. Such experience must include supervising the regulation of vehicular traffic or the conduct of traffic studies.

Requirements for Assignment Level III
To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level III candidates must have in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: two additional years of
full time satisfactory experience working in Assignment Levels I and II for a total of four years of experience; or two additional years of full time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above at least one of which must have been in supervising vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies.

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