Over Dimensional Vehicle Router - New York City, NY : Job Details

In the Division of Bridges, assists the Truck Unit Director with daily research regarding NYC truck routes. Daily review of assigned client applications, compile detailed responses and assist with customer inquiries. Responsible for the development, creation, and implementation of detailed routes regarding Over-Dimensional/ Overweight commercial vehicle load combinations on NYC streets and highways. Assists in tasks of moderate difficulty regarding traffic control of Over-Dimensional and Overweight commercial vehicle/load combinations to mitigate movement of such on NYC streets and highways to ease conditions and problems and improve traffic flow and traffic safety. Engages and participates in projects, analysis, and studies of traffic data with the Engineering Review unit regarding height (clearance) and weight restrictions (posted and non-posted) on NYC streets and highways, as they apply to the NYC traffic rule 4-13 and 4-15. Assist in the development of a new routing system as well as upgrades to the existing permitting system. Preforms other related duties. Understand the NYC Traffic Rules 4-13 and 4-15.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Familiar with NYC DOT truck routes.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

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.