Deputy Director, Neighborhood Planning & Engagement, Cycling & Micromobility Unit
Core
Lead neighborhood planning, community engagement, and strategic initiatives to expand NYC's cycling and greenway network, including developing network plans and managing signature public events.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Deputy Director) in urban planning and community engagement
Builds
Comprehensive neighborhood cycling and greenway network plans, project pipelines, and public engagement programs
Domain
Urban planning, transportation policy, community engagement, micromobility
Required skills
Strategic planning, community engagement, project management, data analysis, report writing, policy development, stakeholder coordination, program evaluation, network planning
Preferred skills
Experience with NYC DOT street redesign projects, passion for cycling, familiarity with peer city best practices
Technologies
GIS mapping tools, project management software, data visualization tools
Responsibilities
Oversee neighborhood planning initiatives and community engagement strategies; develop and refine vision for expanding the cycling network; coordinate with internal teams to set implementation priorities; prepare maps, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences; lead community-driven planning processes to identify neighborhood needs; manage signature events and initiatives to promote cycling; research best practices from peer cities; support the Street Improvement Project pipeline from planning through conceptual design.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities