JOB DESCRIPTION

Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title or reachable on the City Planner active civil service list #5045 can be considered for this position.

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

• Ability to work effectively in a team structure and independently to complete tasks in a timely fashion under minimal supervision manage multiple projects simultaneously - Proficiency in using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, GIS and MS Office - Excellent presentation and communication skills experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations

The Manhattan Office seeks an experienced planner to serve as a Planning Team Leader for the Manhattan Office West Side Team, which encompasses Community Districts 2, 4, and 7. The geography under the supervision of the Team Leader includes diverse and iconic neighborhoods such as SoHo/NoHo, Hudson Square, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards, and the Upper West Side.
The team leader will supervise and provide guidance and oversight for 3 planners who are responsible for reviewing and processing land use applications and providing technical assistance on all land use and zoning matters to the agency, City Planning Commission (CPC), elected officials, Community Boards, and the public at-large. 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. The candidate should also have direct experience with community engagement and a demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment in potentially sensitive meetings and communications with community stakeholders and elected officials.

In consultation with the Director and Deputy Director, with wide latitude for independent judgment, the Team Leader will perform work including – but not limited to – the following:

• Develop work programs, establish priorities and deadlines, and manage work assignments for the Team;
• Manage Department initiatives and ULURP projects; provide high-level support and advice to planning and urban design policy and studies; and coordinate this work with other divisions of the Department, other city agencies, community boards, elected officials and the public;
• Supervise the work of team members and/or other planners in the processing of land use applications and implementation of studies and reports for several Community Districts to ensure a high degree of quality and consistency with agency protocol and policy:
• Represent the department at meetings of civic, business and community groups, community boards and public agencies;
• Create and organize graphic and written materials for presentation to the City Planning Commission, other governmental agencies, and the public;
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of planning, urban design, and zoning; and
• Perform other related tasks.