Chief of Staff - Building & Land Development Services

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Associate Urban Designer to join the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS). This role supports policy development, design review, and program delivery under the Associate Commissioner, coordinating with architecture, engineering, and other city agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor or graduate degree in architecture, urban design, or related field, with experience in affordable housing development and strong project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Graduate degree in urban planning, architecture, or related field required or equivalent.
• Experience in urban design development programs or architecture is preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing developments and/or capital projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Commissioner and BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track, and evaluate operational, policy, and strategic planning strategies for the division.
• Collaborate with Office of Development leadership and Agency parts to align with Housing Blueprint goals.
• Serve as liaison with senior leadership across the agency for interagency initiatives and projects.
• Review proposed policy/legislation and assess impacts on project pipelines and timelines.
• Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other deliverables.
• Assist in data management and analysis for the division.
• Maintain strong relationships with BLDS, Office of Development, and HPD teams; support interagency initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries and represent the division in meetings as needed.
• Assist with operational and policy tasks and time-sensitive requests.

Skills

Multitasking

Affordable housing knowledge

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Independent work

MS Office / Data visualization

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree in Urban Planning / Architecture / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of New York seeks an Associate Urban Designer to join the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS). This role supports policy development, design review, and program delivery under the Associate Commissioner, coordinating with architecture, engineering, and other city agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor or graduate degree in architecture, urban design, or related field, with experience in affordable housing development and strong project-management skills.