DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

The Real Estate Services (RES) division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services for the City’s real estate needs. RES is responsible for the space planning and management of 37 million square feet, Citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase), sales and other dispositions of City-owned real estate, architectural design and project management, zoning and land use analyses, disposition of 15,000 City-owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real estate transactions.

The Portfolio Planning and Management (PPM) team plays a crucial role in redefining the parameters of RES projects to make the use of space more efficient. The team is responsible for conducting regular space utilization surveys to evaluate head count and space utilization to ensure the lowest possible number of physical workspace vacancies and analyze results to identify spaces with potential to accommodate additional staff through re-design, consolidation, space reallocation or relinquishment, as appropriate, for recommendation to the leasing and design teams. Team members work closely with the Facilities Management, Leasing, and Design and Project Management teams on space management and utilization initiatives and review opportunities to optimize and create new spaces.

We are seeking to hire an Administrative Space Analyst (M3) to fulfill the functions of the Director of Agency Planning in the PPM team. The Director of Agency Planning will oversee a team of architects and interior designers in an effort to creatively apply space standards while developing workplace strategies that lead to improved office operations in order to support the work of our City workforce and leverage modern day office technologies through the analysis of agency operations needs and the development of architectural programming and test fits. This position will work closely with the Workplace Services group tasked to ensure the design of the work environment is inclusive, inspiring, reflective of the City’s mission, safe and functional. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Strategic Planning team on front end planning for critical projects in leased and City owned property in addition to the responsibilities listed below:

Responsibility #1: Manage and/or provide guidance to architectural staff in the programming of agency needs in accordance with the DCAS Space Standards to creatively maximize the use of space while meeting operational requirements.

Responsibility #2: In coordination with other RES units, apply relevant data to develop detailed, actionable plans for consolidation, relinquishment, relocation and/or restacking of office space.

Responsibility #3: Collaborate with agency partners to identify space needs and operational requirements.

Responsibility #4: Assist in the development of workplace strategies to better leverage the City’s real estate portfolio.

Responsibility #5: Assist in the strategic space planning of DCAS’s Real Estate Portfolio.

Responsibility #6: Develop project schedules and timelines. Track special projects progress as needed to ensure critical milestones are met.

Responsibility #7: Develop blocking plans and conceptual test fits.

Responsibility #8: Intra-agency coordination for project related needs and space allocation.


To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #596482.

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NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and construction costs, electronic data processing equipment, telephone communications systems, building standards and leasing procedures, in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
2. High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate, plus nine years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (2) above and must have at least two years of supervisory experience as described in (1) above.

Architecture Registration or NCIDQ Certification preferred, but not required. Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, BlueBeam and updated versions of AutoCAD. Familiarity with portfolio management data systems such as ARCHIBUS. Familiarity with workplace strategies. Experience with managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Comfortable with the preparation of budgets and timelines for real estate projects Experience with assessing existing space for occupancy capability and consolidation/restack potential. Familiarity with NYC Building Code. Familiarity with NYC government agency operations. Familiarity developing scopes of work. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive & driven with ability to generate positive solutions and results. Ability to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently. Ability to think strategically and analyze all potential issues and alternative solutions. Strong interpersonal and customer skills in order to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.

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.