Assistant Director - Banner Program

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The Office of Special Events is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and detail-oriented individual to join the team. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the selected candidate will assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, programs, and operational goals that support the unit’s mission. This includes preparing written proposals, timelines, and reports; analyzing data to assess performance against objectives; and recommending new policies, procedures, and operational standards; coordinate across teams and participate in meetings, conferences, and internal planning sessions to ensure consistent progress on assigned initiatives. A core function of the role includes providing critical support to the Citywide Banner Program. S/he will evaluate and process Banner Permit Applications in accordance with city rules and regulations, maintain and update advanced Excel databases to track permit statuses, installation schedules, and maintenance requests, and work closely with inspectors to ensure all banner installations meet safety standards and compliance requirements; support the development, testing, and implementation of the Banner Inspection Permit System (BIPS) DOT’s first digital permitting system; participate in weekly development meetings, conduct system testing, provide detailed feedback, and assist in shaping a more streamlined, efficient permit review and tracking process. Additionally, they will prepare internal reports and maintain organized program documentation for senior leadership. Additionally, the selected candidate will support the planning, coordination, and oversight of permitted events, film shoots, and special initiatives throughout New York City. They will manage events and film shoots each month, coordinate inspections with assigned inspectors, prepare and distribute inspection reports, ensure re-inspections are completed as needed, and oversee the identification and expedited repair of any defects that may impact event production; oversee event logistics and conduct final walkthroughs to ensure all event routes and locations are safe, accessible, and free of hazards; assist with the coordination of the Street Co-Naming ceremonies, working with elected officials, city agencies, and community boards to review, schedule, and execute ceremonial events in accordance with city protocols. The candidate will also be tasked with supervising the College Aides assigned to the Unit.

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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to assessment, creation, coordination and implementation of policies.

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.