Bronx Borough Office Deputy Director
NYC Department of City Planning
October 17, 2014
Location:
New York, NY
NYC Department of City Planning
Bronx Borough Office Deputy Director
The Bronx is experiencing unsurpassed growth and continued renaissance and is projected to be the fastest growing borough by 2040. The Bronx Borough Office is therefore engaged in a dynamic work program building on significant public and private developments including Kingsbridge National Ice Center, new Metro North stations, and major housing and retail at the Hub. We are also implementing the Sheridan-Hunts Point plan, the Sustainable Communities/Metro-North study, and Resilient Neighborhoods. The Office recently launched the Cromwell-Jerome Neighborhood Study, a major study in support of the Mayor’sHousing New York.Additional studies are under consideration. Interagency coordination and broad community engagement are key components of the neighborhood planning work.
The Bronx Office at the NYC Dept. of City Planning is responsible for a wide range of planning, urban design, and zoning activities, including reviewing land use applications and formulating land use and zoning recommendations for the City Planning Commission. The Office also provides technical assistance and data for elected officials, public agencies, community boards, and civic and business groups. The Office seeks a high caliber professional with a proven track record of superior professional achievement to assist the Director in developing the office work program, coordinating planning activities, and monitoring land use applications in the Bronx. The Deputy Director position provides a great opportunity to lead and grow a strong team of planning professionals in support of the borough.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With great latitude for exercising independent judgment, the Deputy Director will:
- Assist the Director in developing and implementing the office work program;
- Assist the Director in recommending and formulating planning studies;
- Coordinate and oversee inter-agency and area-wide planning initiatives;
- Monitor the status of office projects and programs to assure adherence to work program criteria;
- Coordinate review and processing of land use applications and inform the Director of pertinent issues and project status in a routine and timely manner;
- Assign projects and delegate responsibilities and tasks to office staff;
- Develop and implement systems and procedures to assure effective administration of the office;
- Evaluate staff performance and provide training, guidance, information and instruction for staff development;
- Represent the Department at meetings of public agencies and civic, business and community groups;
- In the Director’s absence, assume requisite responsibilities; and
- Perform other related duties and tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.
- Knowledge of land use and development issues and planning theory and practice.
- Broad knowledge of operations, policies and practices of governmental agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate sensitive and complex technical planning issues with other agencies, developers, community groups or elected officials.
- Knowledge of the Zoning Resolution and the City’s land use review and environmental review procedures.
- Ability to apply independent judgment in complex technical planning matters.
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement a work program and to initiate and complete specific tasks in a timely fashion and with a minimum of direct supervision.
- Familiarity with research and analytic techniques and knowledge of relevant computer software and programs.
- Excellent organizational skills, especially an ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplined forum and to resolve issues through consensus.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
- Sound written communication, editing, and verbal presentation skills.
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: AdministrativeCityPlanner,M1
SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$85,000 (commensurate with experience), and a full NYC employee benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE.
- Go to: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
- Search for job ID#171568
- Click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the posting on NYC Jobs
· Click on the job business title: Deputy Director for the Bronx Borough Office
Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within three months of appointment.
Please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/about/joblist.shtml for more information and a complete listing of available positions at DCP.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A COPY OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS IS AVAILABLE IN THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DIVISION. THE DEPARTMENT MAKES AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED APPLICANTS.