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About the Role

The Manhattan Borough Office seeks three talented Borough Planners to support and manage current and future land use applications and neighborhood planning initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a team of planners on projects throughout Manhattan, focusing on areas like Inwood, Washington Heights, and the Financial District.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and support for neighborhood plans and land use applications.
• Review, analyze, and recommend actions on applications submitted through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP).
• Coordinate land use application work with technical divisions, other city agencies, community boards, elected officials, and the public.
• Analyze site plans and development proposals for compliance with city planning policies and the NYC Zoning Resolution.
• Organize and prepare graphic and written materials for presentations to the City Planning Commission, staff, community boards, elected officials, and public agencies.
• Develop technical documents including reports, maps, graphics, memos, and correspondence.
• Support neighborhood planning studies through research, analysis, and production of written reports and presentations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution.
• Serve as the Department's liaison to one or more Manhattan community boards.
• Represent the department at meetings with civic, business, and community groups, community boards, and public agencies.
• Coordinate with other agency representatives on department studies and projects.
• Perform other related tasks and projects.

Requirements

• Must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or reachable on the City Planner Civil Service list.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Must have a baccalaureate degree.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Desire to contribute and collaborate in an engaging teamwork environment
• Exceptional technical planning skills
• Strong grasp of land use and public policy issues
• Positive attitude toward public service

Location

• Manhattan
• Financial District

Work Type

• Remote work up to 2 days per week possible
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Assignment Level III: one additional year of professional experience
• Assignment Level IV: two additional years of professional experience

Education Level

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• 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.

Salary/Compensations

• USD 75777 - USD 87144

About the Company

• The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm.
• DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications.
• The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.
• The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges.
• The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development.
• Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.