Deputy Director, Mobility Management Program - Messiah College : Job Details

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Transportation Planning & 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 core functions include operational responsibilities for street infrastructure that regulates traffic flow, parking and commercial deliveries, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and bike riders, and developing and implementing a wide range of projects that further safety, efficiency and sustainability goals.

TPM is seeking a Deputy Director for the Mobility Management Program (MMP) within the Strategic Planning Unit. The MMP improves transportation access for underserved communities, including individuals with disabilities, low-income residents, and those with limited English proficiency. Its core areas include:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning, the Deputy Director will drive transportation equity, develop inclusion tools, and lead racial equity discussions as part of DOT's contributions to the Citywide Racial Equity Plan. The ideal candidate will oversee agency-wide equity initiatives, track progress, and ensure equity objectives are integrated throughout the organization.

The Deputy Director will develop outreach strategies, maintain engagement procedures, and strengthen partnerships through programs like Community Workshops. They will oversee data tracking, coordinate annual REP Progress Reports, and secure grants for equity and accessibility projects. Additionally, the role will support long-term planning through the MPO's and Coordinate Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan.

In addition to overseeing four (4) full-time staff, the Deputy Director will ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery while fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience working within both City government and regional planning contexts. Effective communication is essential, as the Deputy Director will engage with stakeholders and team members to advance DOT's equity goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate is a well-organized self-starter with a proven track record managing staff and complex projects. Knowledge of transportation equity and accessibility requirements as well as best practices is key. Experience should include community outreach and public participation techniques, research, writing reports, and preparing presentations. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a background in planning with a proven track record coordinating across various areas of specialization and with multiple staff within a complex work environment. Ideally the candidate is proficient in ArcGIS, MS and Adobe Suites, as well as a working knowledge of statistics to be used in the advancement of research or reporting projects.

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 692699All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 692699.No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Additional InformationThe 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.