Project Administrator for Planning

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is hiring a Project Administrator for Planning to manage a portfolio of open space planning projects under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment. The role supports the Planning team’s work advancing a vibrant and sustainable park system and the agency’s open space agenda. Projects may support recreation amenities, waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, natural resource preservation, and expansion of the citywide greenway network. The position involves coordinating with Parks divisions, government agencies, stakeholders, and project partners; reviewing land-use and planning documents; developing strategic planning materials; and representing Parks in project meetings and public presentations. The work location is the Arsenal in Manhattan. This vacancy is restricted to current permanent City employees serving in the City Planner civil service title, people on leave from that title, or candidates reachable on the City Planner civil service list, Exam No. 5045. Applicants should include their list number on their cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Meet the City Planner civil service qualifications through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant master’s degree; a bachelor’s degree plus one year of satisfactory full-time city-planning experience; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree.
Relevant graduate education may substitute for experience at a rate of 30 graduate semester credits for one year of experience.
For placement in Assignment Level III, have two additional years of qualifying professional experience after meeting the minimum requirements.
Be a current permanent City employee serving in the City Planner civil service title, on leave from that title, or reachable on the City Planner civil service list, Exam No. 5045.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of open space planning projects for the Planning team.
Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions that advance recreation amenities, waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, natural resource preservation, and the citywide greenway network.
Advise, coordinate, and communicate with Parks divisions, government agencies, stakeholders, and project partners to advance planning and implementation of Parks’ open space agenda.
Research, analyze, frame, and document opportunities to address under-resourced communities.
Represent the division and the Agency at project meetings; negotiate and advocate for Parks’ open space goals and interests.
Prepare strategic planning documents, high-level maps, and graphics for presentations and planning documents.
Present proposals to Parks staff, Community Boards, neighborhood groups, and elected officials, and provide expert opinions and recommendations.
Review, evaluate, and analyze land-use review documents and planning documents to advance open space goals and protect existing assets.
Manage complex, high-profile projects and prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports, and related documents.
Complete related administrative tasks, including taking meeting notes, scheduling meetings, and conducting follow-ups.