Inspector, School Safety

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Posted on 08/27/2026 Full-time Location

MANHATTAN

Exam may be required Department Research, Imp & Safety Salary range: $58,022.00

• $66,725.

00 Save Job Description 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. The Research, Implementation, and Safety unit (RIS) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to making the streets of New York City safer for all users as part of Vision Zero, a citywide policy striving to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes. DOT seeks a candidate to serve as an Inspector for the School Safety group in RIS. School Safety is responsible for improving safety near K-12 schools throughout New York City. The group redesigns streets next to schools with a goal of reducing youth injuries, improving safety and accessibility, and encouraging non-motorized transportation in all five boroughs. The unit manages all curb regulations and signage next to

NYC K-12

schools, including the School Slow Zone program. The Inspector will be responsible for conducting field investigations and performing data collection to support School Safety programs, including the installation of School Slow Zones, school loading zones, and other specialized safety projects such as street redesigns and projects to improve child visibility. This work will help the team deliver on the ambitious goal of Mayor Mamdani's administration to install a 15-mile-per-hour School Slow Zone next to every K-12 school in NYC by the end of 2029. Typical assignments will involve detailed curbside/intersection inventories, traffic control and land use assessment, examining street operations, traffic/pedestrian volume counts, and radar speed surveys. Additional duties to be performed consist of data entry, using City-specific transportation software (e.g., SIMS to create sign orders), assisting with data analysis, maintenance of databases, and preparation of relevant forms, reports, correspondence, and logs. Interested candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. 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.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with SIMS, a DOT-specific program for writing sign orders, is a plus. Candidate must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

Work Location:

55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours/Shift:

35 hours / 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Additional Information:

• To be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Traffic Control Inspector, be reachable on the civil service list, or be eligible under the 55a program.
• For information on upcoming NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page. TCI

• Note:

  Less than 2 yrs. City Service

• New Hire Rate:

  $58,022 2 or more yrs. City Service

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Minimum Incumbent Rate:

$66,725. To Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 793125 Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 793125 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those 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.

TRAFFIC CONTROL INSPECTOR

• 31715 Minimum Qualifications 1.

A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of full time satisfactory experience in vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies; or 2. An Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or another closely related field; or 3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a satisfactory combination of experience and/or college education that is equivalent to that described in "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of full time experience. However, for every 30 semester credits that are substituted for one year of full time experience, at least 6 of the 30 semester credits must be in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or other closely related field. License Requirements Must possess a motor vehicle driver license, valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Requirements for Assignment Level II To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: one additional year of fulltime satisfactory experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above for a total of three years of experience. Such experience must include supervising the regulation of vehicular traffic or the conduct of traffic studies. Requirements for Assignment Level III To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level III candidates must have, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above: two additional years of full time satisfactory experience working in Assignment Levels I and II for a total of four years of experience; or two additional years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, at least one of which must have been in supervising vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information 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. Apply Save Job

ID 793125

Posted until 09/10/2026 Title code 31715 Civil service title

TRAFFIC CONTROL INSPECTOR

Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Inspector, School Safety Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Job level 02 Number of positions 1 Work location 55

Water St Ny Ny Category:

Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement Inspector, School Safety