Borough Planner

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York, Brooklyn, seeks a Borough Planner in the Roadway Repair & Maintenance division to inspect and plan roadway projects, coordinate with city agencies, and manage field duties. The role emphasizes compliance, reporting, and stakeholder communication, with a strong emphasis on delivering safe, durable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include managing inspections for events, maintaining records, and supporting capital projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and five years of full-time experience on construction projects costing at least $300,000.
• One year of experience plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related field.
• One year of experience plus a professional license (PE or architectural license).
• Five years total education and experience combining education and work as described above.
• 30 semester credits may substitute for one year of experience up to three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of roadway, pavement, sidewalk, sewer and related infrastructure.
• Inspect roadway conditions and coordinate repairs for marathons, parades and events.
• Coordinate inspections with HIQA, DEP, DOB and City agencies.
• Investigate complaints and document findings; refer to authorities or contractors.
• Review and resolve issues from calls and written correspondence.
• Use Siebel to retrieve, track, and respond to complaints.
• Use NYCStreets to obtain permit activity and related data.
• Maintain records of roadway conditions, wear and maintenance notes.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on inspection findings.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections for milling and paving work.
• Update Mosaics with pothole repair reports and related data.
• Monitor roadway conditions and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Appear as a witness in court when required.
• Operate a passenger vehicle for field assignments and meetings.
• Oversee in-house capital projects and budget matters.
• Identify local planning issues and develop recommendations.
• Perform other related planning, inspection, and admin duties.

Skills

Technical inspection

Planning

Coordination

Reporting

Public service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Professional engineer / architect license

30 credits substitution for experience

Tools

Siebel system

NYCStreets system

Mosaics system

Job description

*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER.***

Brooklyn Street Maintenance Administration within the Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) Division is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Borough Planner. The position is responsible for performing technical inspection, planning, coordination, and reporting activities related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways, sewers, appurtenances, pavements, and sidewalks.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct technical inspections of roadway, pavement, sidewalk, sewer, and related infrastructure conditions to identify deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.


• Inspect roadway conditions and coordinate necessary repairs and maintenance for marathons, parade routes, street fairs, and other special events.


• Coordinate inspections and related activities with HIQA, DEP, DOB, and other City agencies, divisions, and applicable units.


• Investigate complaints received from Community Boards, elected officials, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders; and document findings and refer identified conditions to the appropriate authorities, construction contractors, utility companies, or other responsible parties.


• Review and resolve issues received through telephone calls, written correspondence, and other forms of communication, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken.


• Utilize the Siebel system to retrieve, track, document, and respond to complaints, including assigned ARTS complaints, and provide appropriate resolutions.


• Utilize the NYCStreets system to obtain and review permit activity and related roadway information.


• Maintain and update records pertaining to roadway conditions and maintenance activities, including wear-and-tear tracking, delayed or skipped paving locations, joint repairs, special-event repairs, maps, and other related documentation.


• Prepare comprehensive reports, summaries, and supporting documentation based on inspection findings and project activities.


• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of locations scheduled for roadway milling and paving to verify existing conditions, work requirements, and completed work.


• Conduct pre-inspections to determine paving eligibility and document roadway conditions in accordance with established criteria.


• Update the Mosaics system with pothole repair reports and related maintenance information.


• Monitor and document roadway conditions and follow up on outstanding issues to support timely resolution and completion of required work.


• Appear as a witness in court, when required, and provide testimony regarding inspections, findings, complaints, or related roadway conditions.


• Operate a passenger vehicle to travel to and from field assignments, inspections, meetings, and other work locations.


• Oversees in-house capital projects and associated budget matters, utilizing automated research and analytical tools to support assigned studies, projects, and operational initiatives.


• Identifies local planning issues and develops recommendations to address project needs and priorities.


• Perform other related planning, inspection, analytical, administrative, and field duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or


• One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or


• One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or


• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement

• For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.


• For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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., $66,330.00 – $99,528.00

Work Location: 16 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

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