Senior Planner

City of New York
New York, NY

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Job Description

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).

The New York City Department of City Planning is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development and creativity. Visit our website at to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our great agency.

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:

  • Search for job ID number: 759444
  • Click on the job business title: Senior Planner
  • 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.

NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to [email protected] or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.

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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.

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.

Salary Min: $ 75,777.00

Salary Max: $ 90,000.00

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
Posted 2026-01-09

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