Zoning Specialist

City of New York • New York, NY

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability. DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools. The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. The Technical Review Division (TRD) supports the Department’s mission and the City’s goals by reviewing land use applications that facilitate the construction of millions of square feet of housing, commercial space, and open space per year. TRD ensures that land use applications provide complete and correct information to community boards, borough presidents, the City Council, and the general public. Interfacing with the development community and planners across the Agency, Technical Review Planners develop and utilize in-depth expertise in zoning, design, plan review, land use process, and project management. The Division also maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lays out the streets, parks, and zoning districts. TRD seeks an architect or city planner familiar with or eager to learn New York City zoning and land use approval processes to review and process applications to the New York City Planning Commission for development approvals. Each Zoning Specialist is responsible for managing 40-60 projects that facilitate development ranging from single-family homes to 1 million-square-foot towers across the city from Arrochar to Midtown to Williamsburg.

Requirements

• Permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, or reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or serving in a comparable civil service title.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to the above.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Must meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with or eagerness to learn New York City zoning and land use approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex zoning analyses on all manner of developments across the city including research into zoning and building code, property histories, legislative histories, and other sources as necessary.
• Review land use applications for completeness, accuracy, and other planning considerations
• Produce and review official Departmental documents including Notices, Sketchmaps, and City Planning Commission Reports.
• Provide technical assistance to developers, architectural and legal professionals, and community planners.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, consistent with Department and City Hall priorities.
• Conduct meetings with city and private-sector professionals to resolve issues and recommend strategies.
• Perform related tasks

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City
• Support for professional development
• Highly collaborative environment
• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees