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Vision Zero Research Scientist
New York City Department of Transportation | |
$75,504.00 - $86,830.00 | |
United States, New York, New York | |
May 01, 2024 | |
Transportation Planning and Management (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. Research Implementation and Safety (RIS) is a team dedicated to improving road safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries throughout New York City. RIS implements road safety street redesigns and programs, is responsible for the management of DOT's crash data, conducts large-scale safety research projects, and leads on many agency action plans as the key agency group for Vision Zero, NYC's comprehensive approach to improving safety for all road users. RIS identifies, plans and implements annual street improvement projects and programs throughout New York City, all focused on improving safety, through programs such as Vision Zero, Safe Streets for Seniors, High Pedestrian Crash Locations, and Neighborhood Slow Zones. Minimum Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate is well-organized and self-directed with excellent analytical and communication skills. The candidate should have: A background or demonstrable interest in planning and policy to advance safer, sustainable urban development. Demonstrated expertise in conducting research/investigations on specific problems by manipulating large datasets with use of SQL, GIS, and Python and/or other languages. Demonstrated experience and interest in advancing technical knowledge base in order to elevate research approach. Experience creating well-crafted analyses and visualizations. Proven track record of conducting quantitative and/or geospatial research 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. |