Zoning Specialist

DISCLAIMER: 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.

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 Technical Review Division (TRD) supports the Departments mission and the Citys goals by reviewing land use applications that facilitate the construction of millions of square feet of housing commercial space and open space per year. TRD ensures that land use applications provide complete and correct information to community boards borough presidents the City Council and the general public. Interfacing with the development community and planners across the Agency Technical Review Planners develop and utilize in-depth expertise in zoning design plan review land use process and project management. The Division also maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City which lays out the streets parks and zoning districts.

THE ROLE
TRD seeks an architect or city planner familiar with or eager to learn New York City zoning and land use approval processes to review and process applications to the New York City Planning Commission for development approvals. Each Zoning Specialist is responsible for managing 40-60 projects that facilitate development ranging from single-family homes to 1 million-square-foot towers across the city from Arrochar to Midtown to Williamsburg.

This role involves the following tasks:
- Perform complex zoning analyses on all manner of developments across the city including research into zoning and building code property histories legislative histories and other sources as necessary.
- Review land use applications for completeness accuracy and other planning considerations
- Produce and review official Departmental documents including Notices Sketchmaps and City Planning Commission Reports.
- Provide technical assistance to developers architectural and legal professionals and community planners.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment consistent with Department and City Hall priorities.
- Conduct meetings with city and private-sector professionals to resolve issues and recommend strategies.
- Perform related tasks

The selected candidate will become expert in the NYC zoning resolution and NYC land use approval process. They will also be exposed to many highly varied projects and work with planners across this and other City agencies in a highly collaborative environment.

TO APPLY:
Visit and follow the steps below:
for job ID number: 767078
on the job business title: Zoning Specialist
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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.

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 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 individuals 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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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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time