Community Coordinator

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 Community Coordinator in the Land Use Review unit within the Division of Legal Affairs.

• The Community Coordinator 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 Community Coordinator 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" 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.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.