The Planning & Parklands Division serves as NYC Parks' planning, real estate, environmental review and development office. 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. 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, equitable and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our City.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, economic development projects and special initiatives for the Planning & Parklands Division.
- Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, an expanded citywide greenway network and enhanced stewardship of natural resources.
- Coordinate and communicate with government agencies, stakeholders and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks' open space agenda within the context of assigned planning projects.
- Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency's open space agenda.
- Represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the Agency's open space goals and interests.
- Assist in the preparation of master plans, strategic planning documents, high level maps and graphics for presentations and master planning documents.
- Analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance open space goals.
- Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports and other related documents.
- Manage consultants working on planning documents, ULURP drawings and environmental reviews.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for up to two years of experience, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
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
- A master's degree in urban planning or related field.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, superior judgment, and excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills that address the needs of supervisors and peers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping and graphics programs.
- A valid New York State driver license.
How to apply
1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Job ID#: 197528