Planners

City of New York • New York, NY

13d • $62,868 - $82,600

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking two Planners to join the Dining Out NYC (DONYC) team. The DONYC program, initially launched during the COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining, has been transformed into a permanent, safe, accessible, and attractive program, with Roadway Dining now legislated as year-round. The Planners will work under the direction of the Deputy Director of Planning and will be involved in coordinating planning and policy with various DOT units and City agencies, reviewing siting submissions, conducting site visits, preparing agreements, and potentially conducting studies and preparing reports to advance the unit's mission.

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
• 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
• 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

• Coordinating planning and policy with various other DOT units and City agencies
• Reviewing siting submissions from food service establishment owners
• Conducting site visits to assist with site plan development and ensure design standards are met
• Preparing agreements for participating establishments
• Conducting studies, preparing appropriate reports, analyses and make recommendations on policies and procedures that further advance the mission of the unit

What This Job Offers

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