BOB- Director of Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permits

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE

OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM# 3027 OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.*

Serves as Director of the Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permit Unit in the Division of Bridges. Responsible for assisting the Senior Director with the day-to-day activities and functions of the Truck Permit Unit’s processing and issuance of the Over-Dimensional, Annual Overweight Load and Special Hauling / Annual Crane permits. Oversees the processing of film production vehicles applications and coordinates with NYC DOT Fiscal Affairs, The Mayor’s Office of Film, and film production staff. Manages the processing of all daily over-dimensional vehicle permits. Plans, assigns, and monitors, and evaluates the work of unit staff. Reviews the work of the staff for accuracy and adherence to unit policies and procedures. Collects and analyses information regarding route surveys and geometric survey submissions for large ongoing construction projects. Routes over-dimensional and over-weight vehicles to maintain traffic flow, speed restrictions and height and weight restrictions. Acts as liaison to various city agencies such as NYPD, MTA Tunnel and Bridges, Port Authority of NYNJ, and New York State DOT. Meets with ITT staff to review enhancements to permitting systems. Performs other related duties.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Work Location

55 Water Street

Shift

8am-4pm

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in transportation engineering, mathematics, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, or related physical and social science fields; or
• 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
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or
• 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
• 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 in Microsoft Suite.

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 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.