DISCLAIMER: Candidates who are permanent City Planners, those reachable on the open-competitive City Planner List (Exam #5045), or New York City employees serving permanently in comparable civil service titles are invited to apply.

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.

The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.

THE DIVISION
The Bronx has again reached its all-time population level, and by 2040, the borough is projected to grow by more than 200,000 residents. The Bronx Office has a diverse and dynamic work program focused on ensuring the borough has great neighborhoods, affordable housing, vibrant commercial and institutional centers, rich transit opportunities, and high-quality open space and waterfronts.

The Office is made up of a team of planners and urban designers who work on a wide variety of studies, rezonings, and developments, across a large and diverse borough. The Bronx Office coordinates the review of numerous private and publicly sponsored requests for land use and zoning changes and manages the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), including presentations to the City Planning Commission and coordination with Community Boards. Bronx Office staff also work on a wide range of land use, zoning, urban design, and transportation issues in communities across the borough, and staff are the local experts on their communities, providing essential knowledge to policy makers and elected officials. The Office works in close consultation with the central divisions on borough-specific and city-wide issues

THE ROLE
The Bronx Borough Office is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as a Senior Borough Planner. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a team tasked with planning for significant growth while balancing the existing needs of our diverse and dynamic borough. The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical planning skills and a strong grasp of land use and public policy issues of primary importance to the department, including zoning, urban design, affordable housing and economic development. They should possess strong communication and facilitation skills; an ability to grasp complex policy issues and disseminate research and data practically; can effectively communicate to a broad range of audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under Supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, the Planner will:
- Review, analyze, and make recommendations on land use 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 NYC zoning regulations and the City’s land use planning policies.
- Plan, organize and conduct economic, zoning, land use and urban design studies, research data, analyze conditions, prepare maps and written reports for economic and land use policy proposals.
- Create and organize graphic and written materials for presentations to the City Planning Commission, other governmental agencies, and the public.
- Serve as Department liaison to one or more Bronx community boards.
- Represent the department at meetings of civic, business and community groups, community boards, and public agencies; and
- Perform other related tasks.

NOTE: Candidates who are permanent City Planners, those reachable on the open-competitive City Planner List (exam #5045), or New York City employees serving permanently in comparable civil service titles are invited to apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title or a comparable title with your application.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of City Planning 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.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

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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.

- Demonstrated ability to self-manage, as well as superior project management skills, including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision manage multiple projects simultaneously - Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple streams of complex data (economic, land use, demographics) and synthesize results into clear, coherent reports and presentations for discussion and consideration by team, division, and agency management - Experience managing projects and studies ability to lead meetings effectively and inclusively - Excellent presentation and written communication skills experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations - Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings - Experience in community coordination and outreach, including managing public meetings and advisory committees - Ability to work well in teams with a diverse mix of community stakeholders, staff, elected and appointed officials - Proficiency with ArcGIS mapping and analysis is strongly preferred - Knowledge of the functions and capabilities of specialized software used in urban design including Adobe Creative Suite - Experience conducting studies, writing reports and technical memos - Familiarity with NYC Zoning Resolution, ULURP, and/or CEQR 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.