Senior Planner

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

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum 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.

THE AGENCY:
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and by sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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THE DIVISION:
The Economic Development & Regional Planning Division is charged with supporting the Department of City Planning, City Planning Commission, and City on a wide range of issues related to the equitable economic development of NYC neighborhoods, with a focus on physical development and non-residential space. The division is responsible for data collection and analysis of employment, neighborhood business activity, commercial and industrial markets, workforce and access to opportunity to help the City understand its economic health. The division leads planning studies and initiatives of citywide scope for the agency, provides advice on the application of policy to individual land use review applications, and working with other DCP divisions and the Executive office, sister agencies like the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), City Hall, and other City and State agencies – assists in setting and implementing policy priorities and objectives that support the city’s long-term economic and sustainable growth. The division is also responsible for communicating and coordinating DCP and City initiatives and priorities with other governing entities throughout the larger New York metropolitan area and acts as an essential resource on regionally scaled trends and planning issues.

THE ROLE
Following the development of the NYC Industrial Plan, the Senior Planner will provide specialized support to a wide range of research, policy, and zoning initiatives surrounding the industrial areas of NYC and implementing initiatives identified in the plan. Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, the Senior Planner will have wide latitude to develop as a subject matter expert internal and external to the agency, lead planning initiatives and policy efforts in support of industrial development, and contribute to the improvement of industrial planning practice within the city. Typical tasks will include:

- Developing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research around the health of industry in NYC;
- Representing the division and department at internal and external meetings;
- Producing PowerPoint presentations that include summary insights, graphics, and data visualizations for internal agency briefings and external audiences;
- Project managing DCP initiatives related to industrial planning, including organizing team meetings, developing and delegating project tasks, and tracking project development;
- Supporting DCP borough offices in understanding industrial needs as pertains to industrial project applications in front of the City Planning Commission;
- Supporting ongoing neighborhood studies including producing neighborhood economic assessments and participating in policy development for neighborhood plans;
- Developing ongoing monitoring and metrics associated with NYC Industrial Plan interim reporting requirements;
- Perform other related tasks and projects.
This planning will be an integral member of the EDR team, contributing to research and policy development on topics affecting the city and regional economy and supporting the development of neighborhood and citywide planning proposals.

TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 759444
2. Click on the job business title: Senior Planner
3. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting

IMPORTANT: Candidates who are permanent City Planners, those reachable on the open-competitive civil service list for City Planner (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 Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.

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.

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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