Director of Pipeline and Commission Operations - Department of City Planning : Job Details

MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER OR REACHABLE ON THE PROMOTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

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 Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

THE DIVISION: The Pipeline and Commission Operations team is responsible for scheduling, organizing and running Review Sessions and Public Meetings of the City Planning Commission. The Division advises the City Planning Commission, Chair, and DCP staff on the land use review process, tracks land use applications through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and non-ULURP applications from filing to vote, reviews CPC Reports, develops Review Session agendas and Public Meeting calendars, and maintains the agency's Zoning Application Portal (ZAP) database. The Division is a critical resource for informing the public of projects moving through public review and serves as the liaisons for communities submitting recommendations on proposals in public review. Work performed in the Division is highly deadline driven and requires in-depth knowledge of the City's land use process. The team also tracks the movement of 400-600 active projects moving through the Department of City Planning's application process, ensuring the projects receive timely prioritization and attention from our technical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises the Chairperson, Executive Director, and General Counsel on land use policy and the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP).
• Establishes and administers land use review procedures including ULURP, within both policy and technical frameworks, to increase the department's efficiency in initiating and responding to applications and development proposals.
• Supervises the Calendar Office, Commission Operations, Central Intake, ZAP Support and Pipeline functions within the team.
• Responsible for hiring, training, assigning, supervising and evaluating the work of staff within the Pipeline and Commissions Operations team.
• Ensures that the needs of the City Planning Commission are met through timely communication, distribution of information and preparation for public hearings.
• Responsible for coordinating the review of all City Planning Commission reports to ensure the Commission position is accurately reflected.
• Plans and conducts the bi-monthly Review Sessions of the City Planning Commission.
• Assures that agency staff are familiar with all aspects of their projects as well as with overall city policy.
• Supports, as necessary, Land Use Academy and New Hire Orientation classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates.

Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of land use issues and Commission and citywide land use review procedures.
• Ability to apply independent judgement on complex policy and technical matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding organizational and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with disparate personalities and organizations.
• Thorough knowledge of the Zoning Resolution, City Charter and Rules of the City of New York as they pertain to Land Use.

55a Program: 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

Additional Information: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.