Director, Planning & Environmental Review

Empire State • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will manage and assist in preparing, conducting, and reviewing environmental documentation, including environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and related studies for a large portfolio of ESD’s real estate and funding projects. The role involves managing and assisting in conducting environmental review processes and reviewing related documentation for ESD’s real estate and funding projects, adhering to requirements under SEQR, CEQR, SHPA, and NEPA. The Director will prepare environmental documentation for compliance, oversee and manage consultants' preparation of environmental review documents, coordinate with project teams, and provide guidance. They will also manage agency coordination, consultant procurements, contracts, and invoices, monitor compliance with project environmental measures, and support the agency’s planning and environmental review needs, including master planning, development team selection, community engagement, and preparation of various studies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and environmental analysis.
• Strong background in conducting environmental review under CEQR, SEQR and NEPA.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong project coordination skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in performing environmental reviews under CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA while working with public agencies and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in project planning and management tools (e.g., SmartDraw, Monday.com).

Nice To Haves

• Background in urban and regional planning or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in conducting environmental review processes and reviewing related documentation for ESD’s real estate and funding projects.
• Prepare environmental documentation for compliance with SEQR, SHPA and/or other laws and requirements.
• Oversee and manage consultants’ preparation of environmental review documents, coordinate with project team, and provide guidance as necessary.
• Manage agency coordination by consulting with interested or involved agencies on environmental review and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage consultant procurements, contracts and invoices.
• Monitor compliance with project environmental measures.
• Support agency’s planning and environmental review needs including master planning, development team selection, community engagement, preparation of planning, market and feasibility studies, and on other related activities.

What This Job Offers

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