Planner

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents.

DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, the candidate will serve as a Planner in the Land Use Review unit within the Division of Legal Affairs.

• The Planner will review various types of applications such as ULURP, BSA and DOB applications, requests for license agreements;
• conduct topographical research and gather information from various agencies; consult with other DOT divisions for their opinion, conduct field survey, investigations;
• participate in meetings; prepare maps; review design plans, sketches, maps, and other architectural / technical drawings and make recommendations;
• prepare correspondence for supervisors review; respond to inquiries from communities, elected officials and their constituencies related to street system;

provide assistance to and coordinate work with other Divisions of DOT; engage in investigations and studies pertaining to land use and transportation, provide authoritative interpretations of New York City Maps.

The Planner will maintain real estate portfolio of DOT, conduct research and identify unused / under used DOT properties, review and interpret deeds, real estate agreements, metes and bounds descriptions and title search documents, and conduct title search as necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CITY PLANNER, OR REACHABLE ON THE CITY PLANNER

CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. 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.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III

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.

Assignment Level IV

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.

Preferred Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with New York City real estate and land use processes desired. Advanced GIS experience.

Background in architecture or engineering strongly desired. Preference given to candidates with New York City government experience, as well as NYC zoning and land use experience.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.