College Aide - TCE

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. Traffic Control & Engineering is seeking an intern for its Street Name Signs (SNS) Unit to support citywide sign condition assessments, work order development, and contract coordination efforts.

The selected candidate will perform systematic reviews of roadway intersections using a combination of mapping tools, street-level imagery, and internal databases (including SIMS) to evaluate existing street name signage conditions. This includes identifying missing, damaged, vandalized, improperly mounted, or non-compliant signs, as well as detecting outdated signage that does not meet current standards, including retro-reflectivity requirements (e.g., TIII material compliance).

The intern will be responsible for:
-Conducting detailed intersection-level assessments based on assigned geographic grids to determine signage deficiencies and required corrective actions
-Identify intersections with high rates of pedestrian (Killed or Seriously Injured) incidents using available safety data to determine locations for Oversized Street Name Sign (OSNS) installations.
-Maintaining structured tracking logs of reviewed intersections, including documentation of compliant vs. non-compliant locations, to ensure full coverage without duplication
-Generating draft work orders within SIMS, including clear, concise notes for contractor execution, subject to senior staff review and approval
-Utilizing city mapping tools and spatial layouts to identify corridors and prioritize locations requiring inspection or intervention
-Understanding and applying basic intersection geometry, including corner orientation (N/E/S/W), to accurately describe work locations
-Flagging locations that present immediate safety concerns or hazardous conditions for expedited review
-Supporting ongoing contract operations by ensuring accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and coordination between field conditions and system records
-Under supervision, the intern will gain exposure to the operational workflow of a municipal signage program, including inspection planning, contractor coordination, and compliance tracking.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Strong analytical skills, spatial awareness, and the ability to interpret real-world conditions from mapping and imagery tools are essential. The role requires a high level of accuracy in documentation and the ability to follow structured processes while adapting to evolving project needs.

Preferred Skills
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Street View.

Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. / 9 - 5

Work Location: 28-11 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current city employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 778946
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for JOB ID # 778946
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

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.