THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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THE DIVISION
The Bronx has again reached its all-time population level, and by 2040, the borough is projected to grow by more than 200,000 residents. The Bronx Office has a diverse and dynamic work program focused on ensuring the borough has great neighborhoods, affordable housing, vibrant commercial and institutional centers, rich transit opportunities, and high-quality open space and waterfronts.

The Office is made up of a team of planners and urban designers who work on a wide variety of studies, rezonings, and developments, across a large and diverse borough. The Bronx Office coordinates the review of numerous private and publicly sponsored requests for land use and zoning changes and manages the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), including presentations to the City Planning Commission and coordination with Community Boards. Bronx Office staff also work on a wide range of land use, zoning, urban design, and transportation issues in communities across the borough, and staff are the local experts on their communities, providing essential knowledge to policy makers and elected officials. The Office works in close consultation with the central divisions on borough-specific and city-wide issues

THE ROLE
The Bronx Borough Office is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as a Team Leader.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical planning skills and a strong grasp of land use and public policy issues of primary importance to the department, including zoning, urban design, affordable housing and economic development. As the Team Leader responsible for supervising areas where we have active neighborhood planning initiatives, the candidate should possess a strong working knowledge of ULURP and environmental review in addition to experience with community engagement as they will provide support for the lead planners and urban designers.

Under the supervision of the Borough Director and Deputy, the Team Leader will manage a team of planning and urban design professionals with a wide variety of projects and studies, track the numerous land use applications in the Bronx and oversee and provide support for comprehensive planning efforts. With great latitude for exercising independent judgement, the Team Leader will:

- Supervise the work of team of planners and urban designers managing land use applications and preparing materials to present to the City Planning Commission, as well as study implementation and reports for several Community Districts to ensure a high degree of quality and consistency with agency protocol and policy.
- Develop work programs, establish priorities and deadlines, and manage work assignments.
- Manage, review, analyze, and make recommendations on public/private application for developments and proposals submitted to the Department pursuant to the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and coordinate this work with technical divisions of the Department, other city agencies, community boards, elected officials, and the public.
- Create and organize graphic and written materials for presentations to the City Planning Commission, other governmental agencies, and the public.
- Support planning studies by assisting in the development and execution of community engagement plans; as well as technical analysis and coordination related to environmental review.
- Provide and obtain technical information and assist applicants and office planners in the preparation of required documents for ULURP actions.
- Represent the Department at meetings with elected officials, civic, business and community groups, community boards and public agencies to communicate City policy and maintain working relationships.
- Advise Director and Deputy Director on policies and standards relating to the technical review of land use applications relating to assigned area and zoning rules, as well as on future policy decisions and potential text amendments.
- Serve as liaison to one or more Bronx Community Boards, as needed.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of planning, urban design, and zoning.
- Perform other related tasks.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. 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 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.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple streams of complex data (economic, land use, demographics) and synthesize results into clear, coherent reports and presentations for discussion and consideration by team, division, and agency management - Experience managing multiple projects and studies simultaneously under minimal supervision. - Proficiency with ArcGIS mapping and analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite is strongly preferred - Demonstrated ability to review technical details in residential, mixed-use and commercial site plans and review zoning calculations relating to both citywide zoning and Special Districts - Demonstrated ability to self-manage, as well as superior project management skills, including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision - Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and ability to communicate ideas effectively - Excellent presentation and written communication skills experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations and writing reports and technical memos - Experience with editing, technical writing, and ability to collaborate and communicate with designers, planners, and technicians with different backgrounds and preferences, processes, and styles - Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as with other divisions and city agencies, and an ability to organize and lead meetings effectively and inclusively - Ability to work well in teams with a diverse mix of staff, community stakeholders, elected and appointed officials - Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings - Experience in community coordination and outreach, including managing public meetings and advisory committees - Strong influence skills and proven ability to negotiate sensitive issues - Familiarity with NYC Zoning Resolution, ULURP, and/or CEQR preferred

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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