Data Analyst, Transit Development

Support NYC DOT Transit Signal Priority (TSP) planning with quantitative analysis and corridor performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis to support the Transit Development (TD) unit’s Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program
• Partner with internal and external agency staff to develop future priority corridors
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing TSP corridors
• Use data exploration and analysis to identify opportunities to improve TSP effectiveness
• Support other data-driven assignments related to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters and bus stops, and related prioritization analyses
• Contribute to other transit priority work as assigned

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to option 1 or 2, with the condition that all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in option 1

Technologies

• CAD
• Synchro
• GIS

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, preferably with public transit data and/or design aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to deliver presentations
• Demonstrated problem-solving capacity
• Experience with CAD, Synchro, and/or GIS is desirable

Location and Schedule

• Manhattan, NY (hybrid)
• Work address: 55 Water Street, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10041
• Hours/Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Remote work may be available up to 2 days per week under the City and DC37 Remote Work Pilot Program

Additional Information

• Salary: USD 62,868 - 97,593 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 year
• New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment
• Appointments are subject to OMB approval

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• May be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs as a prospective City of New York employee

Residency Requirement

• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment
• City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County

How to Apply

• Current employees: log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link, and use Job ID # 785793__
• All other applicants: go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 785793__
• No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted
• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• Most public libraries have computers available for use