Assistant Deputy Borough Engineer – Queens BE

Job description

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals. Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to serve as Assistant Deputy Borough Engineer (ADBE). Under the direction of the Deputy Borough Engineer (DBE) and Borough Engineer, this role provides leadership in supervising technical staff, managing workflow and productivity, coordinating complex traffic engineering projects, and supporting the review of capital projects affecting borough operations. In this capacity, the ADBE assists the DBE in overseeing technical staff within the Queens Borough Engineering Office by monitoring workload, performance, and productivity; recommending and implementing process improvements; and coordinating assignments to ensure timely completion of work orders, studies, and project deliverables. The position also includes mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. The role involves overseeing and coordinating traffic engineering projects, studies, and investigations, including analyzing transportation data, reviewing field surveys, and preparing or supervising technical reports and memoranda. Work orders are reviewed and approved for compliance with established plans, standards, and specifications, and field inspections or site evaluations are conducted or supervised as needed. A key component of the position is supporting the review and coordination of Capital Projects, Street Improvement Projects (SIPs), and Mayoral or Agency initiatives. This requires close collaboration with planning, engineering, and operations units to assess impacts on traffic control, signage, curb regulations, and street design, while providing technical feedback, tracking progress, and elevating issues to the DBE when necessary. The ADBE also supports efforts to improve traffic safety and mobility by helping assess the need for traffic control measures and devices, assisting with updates to traffic regulations when warranted, and contributing to borough-wide traffic studies and investigations. Tracking the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices is included among core responsibilities. As a liaison to other NYCDOT divisions, City and State agencies, contractors, community boards, and the public, the ADBE supports coordination on traffic policies, capital projects, and street operations, and assists in preparing written responses to correspondence and public inquiries. Administratively, the ADBE supports the DBE in monitoring workload and performance metrics related to assigned projects and staff, and performs related duties as assigned. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, fostering professional growth and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to join a team committed to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility across New York City. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. 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. TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - 22316 1. A master's degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or 2. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing technical work on roadway transportation and traffic studies and area-wide traffic programs; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 4. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or 5. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements above: To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have an additional year of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have an additional two years of experience as described in the "Qualification Requirements" listed under "2" above. 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.