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    Associate Deputy Commissioner - Queens, United States - New York City, NY

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    The Associate Deputy Commissioner (A/D/C) will be a member of the executive leadership team at NYCDOT responsible for the safe and efficient operation of New York City's roadways and for implementing key Agency initiatives, including the Vision Zero goal of seeking to eliminate traffic deaths.

    The A/D/C will have oversight of managing our core operation of 13,500+ signalized intersections, 330,000+ street lights, and New York City's Traffic Management Center.

    The A/D/C will manage a 10 year capital program valued at over $1B and an annual operating budget of $190M, including $60M+ for the Traffic Management Center.

    The A/D/C oversees a staff of 350+ managerial, engineering, professional, technical, labor and administrative employees and reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Operations.

    The A/D/C is responsible for assisting in the identification and development of short, medium, and long- range strategies to ensure a safety-focused culture, cost-effective traffic operations, on time and on budget delivery of capital projects, and a positive customer experience for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

    The A/D/C has an extremely broad latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.


    The ideal candidate will have a vision for the future of transportation mobility through innovation and technological advancements as well as a vision for the professional management of a large engineering and field operations staff.

    A key focus of the position will be on expanding equity in the DOT programs through both internal and external actions.

    Internally the selected candidate will work to build a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the city as a whole including through hiring and retention.

    Externally the selected candidate will work to ensure that all appropriate programs are being delivered where they are most needed, including increased focus on areas where programs have not historically been well represented.

    These efforts are part of the larger agency and administration focus on equity.

    This position has oversight of two core integrated operations:


    Signals & Street Lighting is responsible for determining appropriate intersection traffic controls; the design, operation, construction, and maintenance of electrical traffic control devices at more than 13,500+ intersections, including installing an increasing number of Accessible Pedestrian Signals; providing and maintaining more than 330,000 lights for streets and parks; as well as other safety programs.

    Current initiatives include the deployment of real time bus arrival signs at bus stops in all five boroughs and a new program to enhance lighting under elevated transit structures.


    Systems Engineering is responsible for all Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Management Programs, the Vehicular Traffic Signal Control System, adaptive control applications, and our state-of-the-art Traffic Management Center.

    ITS uses vehicular information gathered from wired/wireless communications and electronic technology to reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic safety.

    The NYC ITS/TMC Network is considered the worlds' largest of its kind and DOT's advanced ITS projects include the Manhattan Midtown in Motion Project, Smart Light Project in Staten Island, and Transit Signal Priority (in coordination with NYCT) to enhance bus service travel times.


    In addition, the candidate will review specifications and assists in procurement of traffic control devices, intelligent transportation systems, street lighting and other electronic elements.

    They will represent the Department at meetings with various other City Agencies and outside stakeholders and performs related duties at the request of the Deputy Commissioner.

    Familiarity with current and emerging standard methodologies on the design, delivery and operation of Intelligent Transportation Systems is essential to success in this position.

    Some current initiatives include development of the next generation traffic controller, and new adaptive signal control projects.


    Work Location:
    34-02 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101


    Hours/Shift:
    Various


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

    Please go to and search for the Job ID # 613086

    Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 613086

    No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

    Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

    Most public libraries have computers available for use.

    For more information about DOT, visit us at:

    Minimum Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
    • A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
    Preferred Skills


    • Professional Engineer or extensive experience in traffic engineering. - Significant experience overseeing development and maintenance of an extensive traffic control system. - Previous experience developing the design, engineering support/review and quality control of multi-million dollar traffic capital projects. - Proven ability to implement strategic traffic engineering initiatives that promote multi-modal mobility in a large urban setting. - Managerial level participation in the deployment and expansion of state-of-the-art fiber optic installations, wire/wireless communications, automated enforcement camera programs and electronic technology to reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic safety. - Ability to promote operational leadership and ensure an engaged Traffic Operations workforce though a variety of agency projects regarding safety, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction in the implementation of the Mayors Vision Zero safety initiative goals. - Demonstrated ability to develop and motivate staff. - Broad scope of experience executing highly complex engineering programs and projects as well as development of policy to complement engineering objectives.
    Public Service Loan Forgiveness


    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

    Residency Requirement

    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.

    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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.



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