Job Information
City of New York SW - Community Associate in New York, New York
Job Description
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.
The mission of the Sidewalk Program is to support the agency’s goal by providing for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people by making sidewalks safe and accessible for all pedestrians.
Under general supervision, the selected candidates will assist with the performance of community outreach and walk-throughs in planned pedestrian ramp upgrade areas; respond to routine sidewalk and pedestrian ramp complaints regarding on-going construction; participate in SIM booths at NYC events, such as Summer Streets; liaison to other city Agencies (DDC,DPR,etc) utility companies, and private construction firms regarding scheduling and the prevention of construction bottlenecks; answer phone calls regarding scheduled and on-gong construction and attend Community Board and Town Hall meetings.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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.
