New Mobility Policy Analyst

New York City Department of Transportation
$59,116.00 - $91,768.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Nov 01, 2024
This position offers the exciting opportunity to work on a range of cutting-edge transportation policy issues in New York City. Under the supervision of the Director of New Mobility, the New Mobility Policy Analyst will support the development of policy and strategy around key emerging transportation technologies and approaches, including automated and electric vehicles, on-demand and shared mobility, electric micromobility and charging, and others. This work is critical to the agency's ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to significant developments in these areas. The Policy Analyst will help the agency proactively guide and harness these technologies and approaches to advance it's Vision Zero, equitable and affordable mobility, sustainability and resiliency, and network efficiency goals. They will also periodically support other parts of the Policy Team on issues ranging from street safety to accessibility policy. As part of the NYC DOT Policy Unit's New Mobility Team, the analyst will assist the Director of New Mobility in administered the agency's recently-launched autonomous vehicle testing program, and support in the development, coordination, and evaluation of other programs and pilot projects. They will track and research market developments, legislation and regulation, and policies and programs in other countries, states, and peer cities. In coordination with units across the agency and agency partners, the analyst will develop policy analysis and recommendations on these topics to inform the agency's legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and research efforts, as well as draft grant applications for planning efforts and pilot projects. The analyst will work closely with units across NYC DOT, a range of city, state, and federal agency partners, and other policy stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills The preferred candidate is a well-organized self-starter with an enthusiasm for improving New York City's transportation systems. The candidate will be working within a fast-paced environment and must have the ability to multi-task and quickly respond to issues as they arise. In addition, a successful candidate will have: -Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex and interconnected systems -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Knowledge of emerging transportation, environmental, and technology policy issues related to New Mobility -The ability to nurture collaboration and to work as part of a team -Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation using Excel or other tools and, -Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.