RRM - Director of Arterial Maintenance
New York City Department of Transportation | |
$83,718.00 - $223,299.00
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United States, New York, New York | |
55 Water Street (Show on map) | |
Mar 04, 2026 | |
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The Director of Arterial Maintenance is responsible for overseeing highway maintenance and repair operations for approximately 2,000 lane miles of city- and state-owned parkways and expressways and 2,500 acres of adjacent landscaped areas citywide, and for directing a workforce of approximately 225 employees. Responsibilities include managing highway maintenance activities such as guiderail and fencing installation and repair, debris removal, roadway sweeping, attenuator placement and maintenance, snow and ice removal, and the installation and maintenance of traffic and landscape medians. The Director also oversees landscaping operations, including mowing, planting, pest control, tree trimming, shrub pruning, removal of dead trees, and maintenance of landscaped roadway areas. The Director works jointly with the Adopt-A-Highway, State Arterial Maintenance Program, and data management units to coordinate maintenance activities, including volunteer and sponsor maintenance activities, scheduling, and data tracking. The Director also coordinates on a managerial level with City agencies, New York State DOT, community organizations, and internal DOT units to support arterial maintenance operations. Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time experience, with a public or private organization, in inspection, maintenance, construction or engineering work related to the work of a large scale highway system; at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff engaged in performing the above type of work; or 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. | |
$83,718.00 - $223,299.00
Mar 04, 2026