Planning Team Leader

About the role

DISCLAIMER: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, those reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position. THE AGENCY: 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. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning. THE DIVISION: Staten Island is home to half a million people, and is characterized by its unique geography, including natural features such as steep hillsides, coastal wetlands, and large wooded areas. While the smallest of the five New York City boroughs, the planning issues facing the borough are like those facing other mid-sized cities throughout the country, including growth management, infrastructure, transportation, and affordable housing. The zoning for the borough is comprised of several distinct special districts, including three that, together, cover most of the island and place a large focus on balancing the preservation of natural features with meeting the needs of neighborhoods and planning for growth. The Staten Island Office team is responsible for the full range of borough planning activities, including: developing borough-wide and local plans with a focus on growth management, affordable housing, resiliency, natural resource preservation, and transit-oriented development; reviewing and processing land use applications including technical special district site authorizations; leading community outreach and engagement; planning for resiliency and climate change; and providing guidance on land use and zoning matters to the City Planning Commission, local Community Boards, elected officials, and the public at large. THE POSITION: The Staten Island Office is seeking a Planning Team Leader to manage a team of planners and projects, lead planning and policy studies, support land use application review, and conduct community outreach. Successful candidates possess a combination of strong technical land use planning skills, project management and public presentation experience, a deep understanding of land use and zoning, commitment to public and community service, and a desire to contribute to an engaging work environment. Under supervision, with significant latitude for independent judgment, the Planning Team Leader may: - Supervise the work of a team of planners to manage neighborhood or borough-wide land use studies; - Conduct and present research to facilitate neighborhood planning, strategic planning, and/or zoning change proposals; - Prepare written technical reports, visual data synthesis, and verbal presentations for internal and external audiences; - Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to team members; - Provide direct feedback on work programs to Director and Deputy Director; - Produce recommendations of department and division polices, studies, and planning issues; - Review, analyze, and make recommendations and presentations on land use applications and coordinate with technical divisions of the Department, other City agencies, Community Boards, elected officials and the public; - Develop and engage in comprehensive public outreach campaigns and planning initiatives; - Represent the Department at meetings of civic, business and community groups, Community Boards, elected officials, and public agencies; and - Perform other related tasks. TO APPLY: Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below: 1. Search for job ID number: 779661 2. Click on the job business title: Planning Team Leader 3. Click on "Apply" at the bottom of the posting IMPORTANT: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, those reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position. Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application. Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via cityjobs.nyc.gov Applications via regular mail, fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Authorization to work