Executive Director, Borough Planning & Affordable Housing

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks an Executive Director of Borough Planning to lead four borough teams, advance affordable housing initiatives, and coordinate across divisions for streamlined approvals. The role requires extensive planning experience and strong management skills.

The Executive Director will mentor directors, guide community engagement, and represent HPD in high-profile projects with interagency collaboration and public-private partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional experience in urban planning or a related field.
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Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee borough planning across five boroughs, ensuring standards for public engagement and efficient entitlements processes.

Skills

Urban planning

Project management

Communication

People management

Analytical & technical

Civil service knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in urban planning or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year city planning experience

Job description

Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks an Executive Director of Borough Planning to lead four borough teams, advance affordable housing initiatives, and coordinate across divisions for streamlined approvals. The role requires extensive planning experience and strong management skills.

The Executive Director will mentor directors, guide community engagement, and represent HPD in high-profile projects with interagency collaboration and public-private partnerships.