The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled writer to serve as an Elected Official Correspondence Liaison within the Commissioner’s Correspondence Unit. The selected candidate will play a critical role in managing written communications on behalf of the Commissioner, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-aligned responses to inquiries from elected officials and the public.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting and coordinating timely responses to correspondence from elected officials for the Commissioner’s signature, incorporating research and input from NYC DOT divisions and subject
matter experts.
- Ensuring all outgoing correspondence is clear, concise, professional, and aligned with the Commissioner’s communication style and NYC DOT editorial standards.
- Researching, drafting, and revising acknowledgment letters and emails in response to constituent inquiries submitted through webforms and other channels.
- Preparing customized, high-priority responses addressing sensitive issues, including traffic fatalities, crashes, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and other urgent public safety concerns.
- Maintaining and updating the unit’s template response library, including references to the NYC Street Design Manual (Green Book) and other official guidance materials.
- Conducting research across internal systems, public records, media outlets, and social media platforms to inform responses and ensure accuracy.
- Collaborating with program areas and division leadership to gather information and develop comprehensive, policy-consistent communications.
- Assisting with special projects and performing additional duties as assigned to support the Commissioner’s Correspondence Unit.
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