Borough Planner

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. These positions are a unique opportunity to work closely with a team of planners, led by a Planning Team Leader, focusing on projects located throughout multiple community districts in Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and other support for division’s neighborhood plans and private and agency/city land use applications.
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations on applications submitted to the Department pursuant to the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and coordinate this work with technical divisions of the department, other city agencies, community boards, elected officials, and the public.
• Analyze site plans and development proposals to determine compliance with the City’s land use planning policies and NYC Zoning Resolution.
• Organize and prepare graphic and written materials, and present to the City Planning Commission, department staff, community boards, elected officials, and public agencies.
• Develop technical documents and presentation materials including reports, maps, graphics, memos, and other forms of correspondence.
• Serve as Department liaison to one or more Manhattan community boards.
• Represent the department at meetings of civic, business and community groups, community boards, and public agencies to gather information and convey the Department’s positions on neighborhood planning initiatives, land use policy, and design issues and proposals.
• Coordinate with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects.
• Perform other related tasks and projects.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning;
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1” above. 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. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Qualifications

• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.
• Ability to self-manage, as well as project management skills, including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision and managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well in teams with a diverse mix of community stakeholders, staff, elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to lead meetings effectively and inclusively.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS mapping and analysis is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with specialized software including Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp is preferred.
• Familiarity with zoning practices and principles.
• Must have excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.

Benefits

Under Supervision of division management and a Team Leader, with latitude for independent judgment, the Borough Planner will perform work including â but not limited to â the following:

• Support and manage current and future land use applications and neighborhood planning initiatives.
• Manage projects and applications moving through the ULURP process.
• Attend community board meetings and present agency initiatives.
• Communicate with community boards, elected officials, and public agencies.
• Support neighborhood planning studies and produce technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects.

Pay

Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Application

To apply, click here, or visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:

1. Search for job ID number: 782137
2. Click on the job business title: Borough Planner
3. Click on âApplyâ at the bottom of the posting

Important Notes

• Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title or reachable on the City Planner active civil service list (exam #5045) will be considered for this position.
• Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.
• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• 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.