Borough Planner

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Borough Commissioner and management staff, the chosen candidate will serve as liaison between the agency, and elected officials, Community Boards, Business Improvement Districts, institutional partners (medical, academic, government, etc.), neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders on DOT matters. Additional tasks and responsibilities will be as assigned.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and acting as the office’s point person within the assigned geographic area.
• Advising on development and implementation of safety projects.
• Responding to external requests and concerns in an efficient and thorough manner with guidance from relevant DOT operational divisions and interagency partners.
• Participating in and delivering presentations on behalf of the agency at Community Board meetings and other public meetings and events (many of which occur after work hours).
• Making strategic recommendations to Borough Commissioner and leadership team regarding proposed courses of action.
• Tracking, managing, and resolving all assigned casework and correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level