GIS & City Planning Project Lead

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,777 - 87,144; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a City Planner to lead complex technical and planning initiatives, improving efficiency across the Bureau of Records Central Office and PARIS processes. The role emphasizes project management, analytical depth, and cross‑unit coordination with applicants, partners, and community stakeholders.

The incumbent will advance modernization efforts, develop schedules, resolve issues, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a baccalaureate degree and 2 years of city planning experience, or equivalent.
• Graduate study may substitute for experience with a degree.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical, analytical, and planning initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and oversee projects from planning to execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams, applicants, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Review PARIS records requests; coordinate with engineering and external agencies.
• Produce high‑level analyses and research to inform decisions.

Skills

Project management

Analytical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate study in city/planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro)

Job description

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a City Planner to lead complex technical and planning initiatives, improving efficiency across the Bureau of Records Central Office and PARIS processes. The role emphasizes project management, analytical depth, and cross‑unit coordination with applicants, partners, and community stakeholders.

The incumbent will advance modernization efforts, develop schedules, resolve issues, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.