Database Manager, OLS

**To be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Cyber Security Analyst, be reachable on civil service list #5061, or be eligible under the 55a program. **

Transportation Planning and 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 Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.

OLS is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to serve as a Database Manager within the Street Furniture Unit (SFU). SFU manages the procurement, planning, installation, and maintenance of bike parking, benches, leaning bars, and wayfinding signage, for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders throughout New York City. The goal of these programs is to make the city more walkable, bikeable, and vibrant. SFU works closely with other units within TPM to plan, install, and maintain these street furniture elements throughout the five boroughs. SFU tracks the locations, conditions, planning, and maintenance records for all street furniture and adjacent spaces in Microsoft Access and in GIS datasets, Increasingly, SFU records information about the elements using SharePoint forms and custom field applications with the support of NYC DOT IT.

Under general supervision from the SFU Deputy Director of Data & Design, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the Database Manager will work to manage SFU's Microsoft Access and other databases; integrate SharePoint lists and forms; create Power BI dashboards; and coordinate with NYC DOT IT on secure expansion, transition, and/or integration with other Microsoft data systems. The Database Manager will primarily be responsible for helping manage existing databases and optimizing our systems and processes. This entails troubleshooting day-to-day issues, building custom queries, forms, and reports to assist staff with daily tasks; training and guiding staff on workflows and best data practices; working with staff to identify and implement system enhancements; streamlining and integrating the unit's independent databases into a unified database; adding new integrated processes for tracking assets and inventory and other needs as they arise; scripting and automating for improved efficiency; collaborating closely with the Senior Project Manager for ongoing integration with GIS geospatial datasets and software systems (e.g. ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, et al); document database systems, programs, and procedures manuals; update and maintain new and existing documentation; perform data entry and analysis including general queries using Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerApps, and other software as needed to support tracking, inspecting, and reporting; staying updated with emerging software development trends, technologies, cybersecurity tools, and best practices to enhance skills and knowledge; working with NYC DOT IT on licensing, software, and other needs as they arise; provide unit support of these and all additional technologies and serve as a liaison on these matters with NYC DOT IT; working with NYC DOT IT on analyzing network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats; perform special project work of complex technical difficulty; advise and assist other units within the Office of Livable Streets (OLS) on database matters. The candidate will work collaboratively and inclusively.

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.

Preferred Skills
Demonstrated Microsoft Access experience including relational database design and query/form/report development; experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Platform tools (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for data processing, administration, and visualization; experience with SharePoint Lists and Forms; experience automating data processes using SQL, Python, etc.; experience working with GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, QGIS, et al); experience integrating data among Microsoft and ESRI products; experience with other relational databases, such as PostgreSQL; experience migrating database systems across platforms; excellent organizational skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests; strong analytical/critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with innovative solutions; detail orientated with a commitment to writing and maintaining clear system documentation and communication; proven time-management skills

Work Location:
55 Water St, NY, NY 10041

Hours/Shift:
35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm

Additional Information
*Civil Service Exam #5061 for Cyber Security Analyst opened for filing Feb. 5th to Feb. 25th, 2025. To be eligible for this position, candidates must have filed for the exam and be reachable on the civil service list once established. Proof of filing or exam score will be required. * NYC Civil Service Exams https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $88,684, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $104,334.

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

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current city employees, please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 720524
All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID #: 720524
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST - 13633

1. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory experience in any of the areas described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2", above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, twenty-four (24) credits from an accredited college or graduate school in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience.

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.