Zoning Planner

Note: 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 Zoning Division is responsible for maintaining and updating the City’s Zoning Resolution. To do this, the Division works with other DCP divisions and stakeholders to develop and implement citywide zoning changes to address broad planning issues, such as promoting coastal flood resiliency or affordable housing development. Zoning Division also collaborates with the agency’s borough offices on zoning changes necessary for neighborhood planning efforts, and with applicants considering zoning amendments, to create clear consistent regulations that reflect best planning practices. The Division also provides information to the public to help make zoning rules more understandable, such as through its online webtools (Online ZR and ZoLa) and the Zoning Helpdesk, and works with other city agencies, such as the Department of Buildings, to implement and interpret the Zoning Resolution.
THE ROLE:
The Zoning Division is seeking a Zoning Planner to help maintain and improve the division’s web tools and public information about zoning. These include the Online Zoning Resolution and ZoLa, as well as public materials about zoning on the DCP website. It would also include longer-term Division projects looking to digitize historical zoning information and make it available to the public. The Zoning Planner would also support the Editor of the Zoning Resolution with the day-to-day upkeep of the Resolution and work with other Division staff on ongoing studies and text amendment proposals.
Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, the Zoning Planner will:
- Work with Division and other DCP staff to identify ways to improve the division’s web tools and public zoning information. Oversee the implementation of these improvements for the Division.
- Support the Editor of the Zoning Resolution with the day-to-day upkeep of the Resolution.
- Organize the work program to digitize and make available historical zoning information.
- Develop knowledge of the Zoning Resolution through research and project experience.
- Support the development of text amendment projects and planning studies and coordinate this work with other divisions of DCP.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with GIS software, graphics programs, and web programming
- Strong research, copy editing, analytical, and data management skills.
- Strong presentation, written and communication skills.
- Interest in or experience with NYC zoning
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 810300
2. Click on the job business title: Zoning Planner
3. 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.
Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/. Applications via regular mail or e-mail will not be accepted.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. 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.
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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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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.

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