Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
The Queens Borough Commissioner’s Office seeks a Borough Planner to support planning and outreach efforts related to the agency’s safety and mobility projects. As part of this role, the Borough Planner will work closely with DOT’s Bicycle Unit and other divisions to effectively facilitate dialogue with the community and other stakeholders around bicycle infrastructure and other safety efforts to incorporate and respond to feedback and concerns. The selected candidate will represent the agency at public meetings, Town Halls, and Task Force initiatives to discuss and report on traffic and transportation issues. The Planner will attend other community-related meetings with community boards, religious organizations, businesses, Business Improvement Districts, utility companies, schools, and other city agencies, etc., and prepare reports reflecting the nature of and the outcome of the meetings. The Planner will prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations, and conduct site visits and surveys when necessary. The Planner will assist with related assignments and special projects as requested by the Borough Commissioner and perform other related planning and/or project management duties as assigned.
Knowledge of NYC government and transportation issues and an interest in urban planning& geography.
Experience using GIS products.
Experience using Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop).
Strong analytic, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative, creative and results-oriented environment.
Familiarity with the Borough of Queens is helpful, but not required.
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 delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
The Queens Borough Commissioner’s Office seeks a Borough Planner to support planning and outreach efforts related to the agency’s safety and mobility projects. As part of this role, the Borough Planner will work closely with DOT’s Bicycle Unit and other divisions to effectively facilitate dialogue with the community and other stakeholders around bicycle infrastructure and other safety efforts to incorporate and respond to feedback and concerns. The selected candidate will represent the agency at public meetings, Town Halls, and Task Force initiatives to discuss and report on traffic and transportation issues. The Planner will attend other community-related meetings with community boards, religious organizations, businesses, Business Improvement Districts, utility companies, schools, and other city agencies, etc., and prepare reports reflecting the nature of and the outcome of the meetings. The Planner will prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations, and conduct site visits and surveys when necessary. The Planner will assist with related assignments and special projects as requested by the Borough Commissioner and perform other related planning and/or project management duties as assigned.
Knowledge of NYC government and transportation issues and an interest in urban planning& geography.
Experience using GIS products.
Experience using Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop).
Strong analytic, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative, creative and results-oriented environment.
Familiarity with the Borough of Queens is helpful, but not required.
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 delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.