Freight Planner

• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Posted On: 10/15/2025

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Regional & Strategic Planning

Salary Range:

$64,157.00 – $92,657.00

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open - competitive civil service list, Exam No. 5045***

. NYC's economic vitality and urban livability rely on a sophisticated logistics and supply chain network. Serving 8.5 million residents, supporting over 4 million jobs, and welcoming 62 million tourists annually, the city's well-being hinges on efficient goods movement. Nearly 90% of our city's goods are truck-delivered, underscoring the need for revolutionary last-mile delivery strategies. The Freight Mobility Unit focuses on enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement, while mitigating the adverse effects of truck traffic on infrastructure and communities. The team stives to integrate these objectives to preserve the city's livability and simultaneously bolster New York City's economic competitiveness and vitality.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (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 Freight Mobility (FM) Unit within the TPM division is seeking two (2) ambitious, highly organized, and motivated candidates with a strong technical background and excellent communications skills to serve as freight planners across multiple teams within the unit. The FM unit is responsible for developing transformative projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement in NYC. The successful candidate will support our extensive portfolio of freight programs, freight safety and education initiatives, and freight corridor initiatives within the FM unit. Under the direction of Freight Mobility senior staff, the candidates will assist with the planning, implementation, and outreach associated with several freight programs and pilots including Off-Hour Deliveries (OHD), Neighborhood Loading Zones (NLZs), Microhubs Pilot, LockerNYC Pilot, Cargo Bikes, Blue Highways, as well as future ideas such as green loading zones or low emission zones. Core duties performed by the candidates will include supporting planning and coordination of freight program and pilot implementations; conducting outreach to the public related to existing and forthcoming freight programs and initiatives; and reviewing and responding to public inquiries related to freight programs and pilots. In addition, the selected candidates may also conduct studies and prepare appropriate reports and analyses and make recommendations on policies and procedures related to any existing or forthcoming freight programs and pilots. The candidates will also support the identification and development of street improvement projects that improve safety for all road users in high truck crash corridors and along truck routes.

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 and experience in transportation policy, transportation planning, transportation operations and management or transportation technology; Knowledge of the technical aspects of transportation infrastructure; the ability to think and act strategically; experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues; strong data analysis, report writing, community engagement and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or Adobe Suite.

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

Additional Information

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open - competitive civil service list, Exam No. 5045.***

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreement between the City and DC37.

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY

Hours/Shift: 35hrs / 9AM – 5PM

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 750420

All other applicants go to and search for Job ID # 750420

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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:

CITY PLANNER

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1"" above. Graduate

education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of and experience in transportation policy, transportation planning, transportation operations and management or transportation technology Knowledge of the technical aspects of transportation infrastructure the ability to think and act strategically experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transportation performance issues strong data analysis, report writing, community engagement and experience using MS Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or Adobe Suite. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

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

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.

Shortlist

Job ID

750420

Title code

22122

Civil service title

CITY PLANNER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Freight Planner

Posted until

11/14/2025

• Experience Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

2

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

• Category:

Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Freight Planner