Senior Project Planner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation - New York City, NY

Senior Project Planner

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Company:NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

Location:New York City, NY

Date Posted:April 23, 2015

Industry: Government – NYC Parks

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 plus excellent benefits

Title: Senior Project Planner

The Planning & Parklands Division is home to the Parks Department’s land use, environmental, master planning, special projects and real estate project functions.  The division represents the Agency’s involvement in complex planning and development initiatives, environmental reviews and land use matters. It facilitates the creation of plans for new and existing parks, and it advises on funding strategies and grants.  In doing so, the Division is at the forefront of the Agency’s open space agenda.  It is responsible for communicating agency goals and policies and advancing plans for a vibrant and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our City.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage the development of a capital needs assessment system, including data collection, reconciliation and analysis; additional best practices research; consultant procurement and management; and coordination with other departments and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
• Design and conduct research projects that expand the tools for measuring the impact of open space for improving quality of life outcomes.
• Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency’s open space agenda. 
• Develop master plans and implement a community-engagement process for larger destination parks. 
• Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, improved waterfront access and an expanded citywide greenway network. 
• Prepare high-level maps, graphics, and related materials for strategic initiatives, presentations and master planning documents. 
• Prepare briefing materials, project schedules and budgets, grant applications, correspondence and other materials necessary to advance project planning and implementation.
• Deliver presentations and represent the Agency at project meetings, interagency planning meetings and external conferences.  Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.  However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in “1”, “2” or “3” above.  Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in “1”, “2” or “3” above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 ½ years.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.  New York City residency required for all other candidates.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. A master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
2. Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills. Ability to critically interpret and present quantitative information and translate abstract ideas into actionable strategies.   
3. Solid project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines, multi-task without compromising work quality and be detail-oriented.
4. A self-starter with the ability to think independently and conduct an open-minded investigation of complex problems. 
5. Excellent interpersonal, listening, writing and verbal skills. 
6. Strong graphics and mapping skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
7. A valid New York State driver license.

Apply by 5/08/15:

1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search   

2) Search for Job ID#: 190735

For details about NYC Parks: www.nyc.gov/parks