Full-Time City Planner Job in Manhattan

Urbandesignlab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned city agency in New York is seeking a City Planner to contribute to the transition of the Open Restaurants initiative into a permanent program. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, drafting design standards, and engaging with the public to ensure compliance with city planning regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in urban planning, with strong communication and project management skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant full-time city planning experience or equivalent.
• Preferred skills include project management and public engagement experience.
• Familiarity with legal documents and planning regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and site plans for Open Restaurants program.
• Lead public engagement and correspondence.
• Prepare reports and procedural analyses.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Project management

Public engagement

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in city planning

30 graduate credits equivalent to 1 year experience

Job description

• Organisation:New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Last date to Apply: 30/05/2025

Job Fields and Important Details

Fields

Description

Position City Planner

Organisation New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)

Country United States

City New York City (Manhattan)

No of Vacancies NA

Project Name Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant full-time city planning experience
• OR equivalent education/experience (30 graduate credits = 1 year experience)
• For Level III: one additional year of city planning experience
• For Level IV: two additional years of city planning experience
• Preferred skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project management and public engagement experience
• Familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and planning regulations
• GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, database management
• Ability to read site plans and work with community stakeholders
• Bilingualism is a plus

Experience 2–4+ years depending on assignment level (I to IV)

Salary $65,208.00 – $95,993.00 annually

The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is a vital public agency responsible for the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods throughout New York City. The agency’s “Open Restaurants” initiative aims to turn a successful emergency program into a permanent, equitable outdoor dining solution aligned with city goals and public feedback.

Job Description

As part of the Franchise, Concessions & Consents unit, the City Planner will help transition the Open Restaurants program into a permanent city-wide initiative. Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing applications and site plans
• Drafting design standards and policy documents
• Coordinating interagency planning and enforcement
• Leading public engagement and correspondence
• Preparing reports, agreements, and procedural analyses
• Collaborating with other city units to streamline application workflows and ensure compliance
• Representing DOT in public hearings and stakeholder workshops

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