The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the City. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalks and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities. SIM seeks to hire a highly motivated and creative professional to assist with research, analysis and reporting efforts associated with the Pedestrian Ramp Program.
Requirements
- conducting geospatial analysis
- analysis of field data and maintenance of our pedestrian ramp inventory
- assessing survey data for the efficient assignment of future work and preparing documents for future contracts
- contributing to ongoing data analysis efforts for tracking, prioritizing, and evaluating unit initiatives
- executing the Pedestrian Ramp Program’s goals by developing, evaluating, prioritizing and monitoring citywide accessibility in coordination with agency stakeholders
- conduct research and analysis to inform current and future policy, planning and programs
- use data to identify patterns, perform analyses, and analyze funding and investment needs
Responsibilities
- conducting geospatial analysis
- analysis of field data and maintenance of our pedestrian ramp inventory
- assessing survey data for the efficient assignment of future work and preparing documents for future contracts
- contributing to ongoing data analysis efforts for tracking, prioritizing, and evaluating unit initiatives
- executing the Pedestrian Ramp Program’s goals by developing, evaluating, prioritizing and monitoring citywide accessibility in coordination with agency stakeholders
- conduct research and analysis to inform current and future policy, planning and programs
- use data to identify patterns, perform analyses, and analyze funding and investment needs
Other
- The selected candidate will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.
- Under the direction of senior staff the selected candidate will assist in organizing existing and new data collection and analysis programs
- manage research projects with internal and external stakeholders
- preparing research and other periodic reports and presentations and public facing materials, as well as clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The preferred candidate must be detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough, and must be a capable team player possessing excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
