JOB DESCRIPTION

The Bronx Borough Commissioner will serve as the point person to the public, elected officials, community boards and community groups for all Bronx Department of Transportation operations, including street improvement projects, milling/resurfacing operations, Vision Zero initiatives, Dining Out NYC, Open Streets, Citi Bike expansion, bus lane initiatives, building out of the bike network, e-scooter program, and all other routine DOT work including signage, pavement markings, sidewalk and curb work, traffic signals, etc. The selected candidate will advise the Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner on local policy issues; serve as a decision-maker regarding transportation policy issues and secure all necessary services to meet borough goals and objectives; work closely with community groups, local businesses and elected officials to advance the agency’s overall mission and advise stakeholders of current and planned borough operations; evaluate current borough-wide services and proactively address problems requiring action; coordinate closely with Business Improvement Districts; represent the Department in various initiatives relative to core transportation issues; serve as the point person on borough-wide correspondence and service requests; represent the agency at a variety of meetings including Community Board meetings, town halls, etc. as well as participate in various borough improvement initiatives/task forces; communicate with Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other Borough Commissioners on an ongoing basis; direct a staff of managerial, administrative and technical employees in the performance of their duties; perform related managerial duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in “1” above.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Preference given to candidate possessing knowledge of NYC government and transportation issues interest in urban planning & geography valued strong analytic, communication and presentation skills needed ability to work in a collaborative, creative and results-oriented environment sought familiarity with the Bronx valued experience using Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop) helpful.

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