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About the Role

The Envelope team combines zoning expertise, technology, and product development to improve how development opportunities are analyzed in New York City. We research and interpret zoning regulations, produce client-ready analyses, validate and enhance our zoning software, and collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure our tools reflect current zoning rules and deliver reliable results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed zoning and land-use analysis for commercial and development properties.
• Translate complex zoning regulations into scalable business logic and structured datasets.
• Support GIS processing and zoning rule workflows.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to improve zoning automations tools.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings.
• Lead product demonstrations and provide zoning expertise during client meetings.
• Assist with zoning-focused product development initiatives.
• Manage zoning analysis orders, demos, and client inquiries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on zoning and development matters.
• Monitor changes to the NYC Zoning Resolution and related land-use policies.
• Coordinate with marketing to support reporting, campaign tracking, and customer enablement.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and adaptability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of NYC zoning, land use, architecture, planning, or development experience.
• Deep knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution, City of Yes amendments, special districts, and zoning lot mergers.
• Experience interpreting zoning for mixed-use, residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects.
• Comfortable explaining complex zoning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with GIS, tax lot datasets, and/or zoning applications is highly desirable.
• Experience or interest in technical topics and languages, such as Python, Java, and Regex is a plus.
• Comfortable with public speaking and client presentations/interactions.
• Experience working with architects, land use attorneys, developers, or realtors.

Skills

• Zoning expertise
• Technology
• Product development
• GIS processing
• Zoning rule workflows
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Stakeholder collaboration

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $22.16 - $29.56 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

• First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans.
• Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people.
• They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential.
• Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.
• We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists.
• First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
• For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Equal Opportunity

• First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.