Deputy Commissioner of Planning

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

Job summary

The New York Planning Federation is seeking a Deputy Commissioner of Planning for a supervisory role responsible for assisting with the organization and direction of the Planning Department. This position will focus on crucial areas like land use, environmental matters, and transportation. The ideal candidate will engage with state and federal agency staff, public officials, and various stakeholders, playing a key role in developing and managing county planning programs.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in planning or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in governmental and civic environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commissioner in planning and organizing department activities.
• Supervise units and consultants in land use, environmental, transportation, or transit matters.
• Engage with various agency staff and public officials to develop county planning programs.

Job description

Deputy Commissioner of Planning. This is professional and administrative work at a supervisory level involving responsibility for assisting the Commissioner in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Planning Department. The work involves considerable contact with state and federal agency staff, public officials, consulting professionals, civic organizations and others relative to developing and administering a county planning program. The Deputy position will focus on land use and environmental matters or transportation and transit along with the supervision of units and consultants involving the same. Does related work as required.