Senior City Map Planner

City of New York • New York, NY

23h

About The Position

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for New York City's future by developing inclusive neighborhood plans, expanding access to housing and economic opportunity, supporting land use review, and advancing sustainability. Its Technical Review Division (TRD) maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map, processes City Map amendments, and updates zoning maps to reflect approved changes. The Division is transitioning the City Map from legacy records to a seamless digital geographic information system.

Reporting to the Chief of Mapping, the Senior City Map Planner updates and maintains the City Map and reviews and processes proposed changes, including the mapping or de-mapping of streets and parks. The position involves coordinating reviews across DCP divisions and City agencies, representing the Agency's position on applications, mediating differing technical and policy viewpoints, presenting matters to the NYC City Planning Commission, preparing official reports and letters, and coordinating public review with outside stakeholders.

The planner reviews surveyors' and engineers' written and graphic materials, makes and implements technical and policy decisions in coordination with staff and TRD leadership, and advises applicants, City agencies, Department staff, and the City Planning Commission on street systems, parks, related features, and alteration maps. The role also manages requests for street status and monument data; maintains project files, archival paper maps, digital maps, and GIS datasets; supports the transition to a city-wide seamless digital GIS; and coordinates with agencies, partners, and constituents.

Eligibility is restricted to candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, candidates reachable on the City Planner active civil service list (exam #5045), or candidates serving in a comparable civil service title. Authorization to work in the United States is required; the City does not offer employment sponsorship. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Requirements

• Eligibility requires permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, reachability on the City Planner active civil service list (exam #5045), or service in a comparable civil service title.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not offered.
• City Planner qualification pathway: a master's degree in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree plus one year of satisfactory full-time city planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All candidates must have a bachelor's degree. Graduate education in the listed or related fields may substitute for experience at 30 graduate semester credits per year of experience.
• For placement in Assignment Level III, candidates must have two additional years of professional experience, after meeting the minimum requirements, in the experience described in the City Planner qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and respond quickly to Department priorities.
• Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials, maps, and plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people in different roles and with different personalities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting land surveys, site plans, and roadway plans.
• Experience with GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with the NYC City Map and an interest in zoning and land use.

Responsibilities

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map, including mapping or de-mapping streets, parks, and other features.
• Represent the Agency's position on the merits of City Map applications and coordinate review among DCP divisions and City agencies.
• Mediate differing viewpoints on engineering, design, public policy, and legal matters; present applications to the NYC City Planning Commission; draft official reports and letters; and coordinate public review with outside stakeholders.
• Review private surveyors' and engineers' written and graphic materials documenting proposed City Map amendments.
• Make and implement technical and policy decisions in coordination with Department staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership.
• Provide technical assistance and advice on street systems, parks, related features, and preparation of alteration maps to applicants, Department staff, the City Planning Commission, and other City agencies.
• Field and manage requests for street status and monument data from staff, agencies, and the public.
• Maintain project files, archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps, and continuously updated GIS datasets documenting the City Map and its amendments.
• Drive the transition of City Map records from the legacy system to a city-wide seamless digital geographic information system.
• Coordinate with City agencies, external partners, and constituents.
• Perform related tasks.

Benefits

• The Department supports professional development.
• Position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

What This Job Offers

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