College Aide - Resiliency Planning and Management Unit

New York City Department of Transportation
$17.00 - $21.40
United States, New York, Manhattan
Apr 30, 2025
NYC DOT seeks a motivated graduate-level or undergraduate College Aide to work in its Resiliency Planning and Management (RPM)unit. The position would work under the supervision of the director and an experienced member of the RPM planning staff. The candidate would support a number of ongoing research and implementation efforts related to the department s goal of protecting transportation infrastructure and transportation users against the effects of extreme weather and climate change, particularly coastal flooding and extreme heat. Some duties of this position include, research, writing, and analysis related to climate change, adaptation, and resilience. Development of policy research questions and methods; coordination with other DOT units to receive input and prepare preliminary milestone deliverables for capital projects, as well as possible coordination with scientific experts, agency and public stakeholders; Identification, manipulation, and analysis of spatial data using GIS, Excel, and/or other software. Other various duties may include strategic and administrative preparation for meetings with DOT staff, other government agencies, Community Boards, consultants, and local stakeholders. Location: 55 Water Street, NY NY To Apply: All resumes to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to ww.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID # 712656 Current City employees please log into Employees Self Service follow the Careers Link and search for the Job ID # 712656 Most Public Libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Approval. For more information visit www.nyc.dot.gov COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209 Minimum Qualifications For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. SPECIAL NOTE Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods. Preferred Skills Preferred Skills & Qualifications -Coursework related to urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, geographic information systems, coastal and climate resilience, and project or program management -Experience and familiarity with coastal protection strategies and projects implemented by the Department of Transportation -Strong interpersonal written, verbal, and communication skills. -Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds -Excellent organizational and time management skills -Ability to work independently and with a team -Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, management, and other software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign, ArcGIS, ArcMap, Outlook. Familiarity with virtual platforms Zoom, Microsoft Teams a plus 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.