Hours: Full- Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the City Planner title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1112) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you are required to file for Promotional Exam #5525 or Open-Competitive Exam #5045, which will be available for filing on the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services webpage on September 4, 2024.

For more information and to apply for the City Planner Exam, visit https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home .

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Coordinator (Sustainability) for the Sustainable Infrastructure team. The selected candidate will assist in identifying risks and design issues for various infrastructure projects; assist with the team’s portfolio of capital projects, with an emphasis on storm water management and sustainable design; be the key contact for assigned projects throughout the scoping, design, and construction procurement phase; utilize the agency’s technical resources to ensure that their projects meet DDC’s Commitment Plan objectives; apprise their supervisors of scheduling, construction and design issues; liaise between contractor and DDC; maintain comprehensive project history files; coordinate project schedules; maintain and update the agency’s database regarding Infrastructure projects reviewed by Front End Planning; and assist with projects affecting Infrastructure design and master planning for sustainable design and help develop policies to support design excellence.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

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.

Candidates should be able to manage and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule possess strong computer, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and be detail orientated. Experience with storm water management and/or sustainable design and rating systems, including having the ENV SP credential is preferred.

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.

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/.

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.

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.