Planning Team Leader

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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 Brooklyn Office is made up of a team of city planners and urban designers who work on a wide variety of studies, rezonings, and developments, across a large and diverse borough. The Brooklyn 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. Brooklyn 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 appointed and elected officials.

THE ROLE

The Brooklyn Office seeks an experienced planner to serve as a Planning Team Leader.

The team leader will supervise and provide guidance and oversight for a team of 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

• Supervise the work of a team of planners managing land use review processes and schedules, staffing, and prioritization for projects across multiple Community Districts in Brooklyn and liaise with multiple Community Boards and elected officials;
• Manage Department initiatives in coordination with planners and designers, including undertaking research, data analyses, and the production of technical reports and public presentations;
• Participate in the development of DCP and Brooklyn Office polices, studies, and planning issues, and provide guidance on the office work program directly to the Director and Deputy Director;
• Represent the Department at meetings of civic, business and community groups, Community Boards, elected officials, and public agencies; and
• Manage, review, analyze, and make recommendations on 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, technical review standards, best-practices in urban design, and the City’s land use planning policies;
• Present land use and zoning proposals to the City Planning Commission, as well as Community Boards, neighborhood groups, and elected officials, and provide expert opinions and recommendations as needed;
• Assist in the management of files, applications, and data associated with the e-filing system Zoning Application Portal (ZAP);
• Perform other related projects and tasks as needed.

Successful candidates possess a combination of strong technical land use planning skills, project management and public presentation experience, a deep understanding of land use and zoning, an affinity towards urban design, a commitment to public and community service, and a desire to contribute to an engaging work environment.

To Apply

Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:

• Search for job ID number: 766154
• Click on the job business title: Planning Team Leader
• Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting

IMPORTANT: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, those reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.

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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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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
• 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

• At least four years of experience in city planning, community outreach or organizing, socioeconomic data analysis and communication, constituent services, or other related fields - Significant experience in facilitation, community engagement and outreach, public speaking, and communicating complex policies - Excellent presentation and written communication skills, including experience with editing, technical writing, and - Ability to collaborate and communicate with designers, planners, and technicians with different backgrounds and preferences, processes, and styles - Ability to work well in teams with a diverse mix of community stakeholders and elected officials, and can appreciate diverse skill sets and perspectives - Knowledge and understanding of broad urban design, economic development, real estate, and land use principles - Deep familiarity with New York City and/or Brooklyn urban planning and land use issues, neighborhoods, politics, and local organizations - Demonstrated ability to self-manage and capacity to take initiative, as well as superior project management skills, including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion and - Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop), and graphically displaying quantitative information.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.

, $85,175.00 – $97,951.00