MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Master’s degree in landscape architecture, urban/regional planning, public administration, architecture or engineering and/or five (5) years of experience in one of these fields. 2. Excellent organizational, communication, writing and management skills. 3. Leadership and negotiation skills. Ability to reconcile input from multiple stakeholders while meeting Agency objectives. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS and SharePoint. 5. Valid New York State driver license.

• Under general direction and in partnership with the Director of interagency Coordination, with wide latitude for independent action and decision making, manage assigned program area(s) and supervise a group of Interagency Coordinators, including administrative oversight and disciplinary process when necessary.
• Manage the unit’s design review process including but not limited to determining which projects are to be reviewed by the Capital Design Teams, and coordinating subsequent design reviews within the Capital Review process including in-house reviews, Commissioner reviews and Public Design Commission reviews
• Assist in management of the Unit’s overall workflow, monitor and track project intake.
• Assign projects to in-house staff. Review staff work and workload and approve schedules to meet production targets. Produce and maintain accurate staffing plans for the Unit.
• Direct staff to develop project management tools and provide leadership to staff managing and ensuring that project tracking databases and geospatial information are current and accurate.
• On behalf of the Director in their absence review, sign and approve construction permits.
• Perform specialized research and analysis in the fields of city planning, construction management, design review, agency engagement and contractor/consultant management for all infrastructure projects impacting parkland or NYC Parks assets through the five boroughs.
• Prepare and review diagrams, drawings, presentations, reports and other documents related to infrastructure projects and intra/inter-agency activities.
• Assist in assembling and presenting analysis and narrative materials relating to existing, required or proposed facilities and major infrastructure throughout the five boroughs; develop and coordinate a work program for each assigned agency.
• Develop policies and procedures to achieve innovation and efficiencies within the Unit’s operations to better serve other divisions and units across the Agency.
• Meet with consultants, applicants, community groups, elected officials and other Agency staff to explain the objectives and implications of infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate planning, land use and construction management policies in need of investigation and develop alternative resolutions and recommendations.
• Provide advice and guidance to Director and Senior interagency Coordinator on the management of the Unit’s database, GIS, intranet landing page and permit portal.
• Assist with hiring, training, annual evaluations and all administrative/personnel oversight. Assess skills of team staff and provide construction direction for professional development