Senior City Map Planner

DISCLAIMER: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those reachable on the City Planner active civil service 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.

DCP is also the custodian of the official City Map, which designates streets, parks and other public places.

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: The Technical Review Division (TRD) maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lay out the legal streets, parks, and zoning districts.

TRD maintains DCP’s City Map records and processes all amendments to the City Map.

TRD also updates the zoning map to reflect amendments approved by the City Planning Commission and City Council.

Upgrading these official maps from century-old paper- based legacy systems to state-of-the-art GIS systems has been a strategic goal of the Division and is now mandated for the City Map by recent City Charter changes.

TRD also supports the Department's mission and the City's goals by reviewing land use applications that facilitate the construction of millions of square feet of housing, commercial space, and open space per year.

The Role: Reporting to the Chief of Mapping, with latitude for independent judgement, The Senior City Map Planner will be responsible for updating and maintaining the City Map, including the review and processing of proposed changes to the City Map (i.e., the mapping or de-mapping of streets, parks, etc.). The Senior City Map Planner will:

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map. This involves representing the Agency’s position on the merits of such applications, coordinating review among DCP divisions and City agencies, mediating between differing viewpoints on matters of engineering, design public policy and law, presentation to the NYC City Planning Commission, drafting of official reports and letters, and coordination of public review with outside stakeholders.
• Review the work of private surveyors and engineers including written and graphic materials documenting proposed amendments to the City map. Such review ensures the applications support robust decision making and adequately document proposals for future implementation.
• In coordination with other Departmental staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership, make and implement technical and policy decisions on behalf of DCP.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to private applicants, department staff, the City Planning Commission, and other City agencies on the laying out of street systems, parks, and related features and the preparation of alteration maps.
• Field and manage street status and monument data requests from internal staff, other City agencies and the public.
• Maintain static and dynamic records of the City Map and amendments thereto, including project-based files, archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps and continually updated GIS datasets.

The Senior City Map Planner will also drive the transition of the City Map from it’s current legacy record system to a new city-wide seamless digital geographic information system.

• Coordinate with city agencies, external partners, and constituents.
• Perform related tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and quickly respond to department priorities;
• Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials, maps, and plans
• Experience with interpreting land surveys, site plans, and roadway plans;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different personalities and roles;
• Experience with GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with the NYC City Map and an interest in zoning and land use.

To Apply:

Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:

• Search for job ID number: 796008
• Click on the job business title: Senior City Map Planner
• Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting IMPORTANT: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those reachable on the City Planner active civil service 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.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

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.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; 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 experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Residency Requirement

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.