Project Development Coordinator for Planning

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Coordinator to manage open space planning and community initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance New York City's green spaces and ensure sustainable development. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on strategic project management. Join a team committed to improving community health and resilience through innovative planning and execution of vital projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant urban environment, working towards a greener future for all New Yorkers.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of community work experience required.
• Master's degree in urban planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of open space planning and economic development projects.
• Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders for project advancement.
• Prepare strategic planning documents and analyze environmental studies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytic Thinking

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mapping and Graphics Programs

Job description

NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreation and nature centers, historic buildings and structures, athletic fields, playgrounds, sports courts, public pools, performing arts spaces, retaining walls, piers, boardwalks and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Planning unit is at the forefront of Parks’ open space agenda: communicating agency goals, policies and advancing plans for a vibrant and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social, and environmental needs of our city. The team is responsible for the Agency’s real estate and land use functions including the acquisition, disposition and preservation of parkland, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), environmental review, and the ownership and management of the Agency’s property records. Additionally, the team develops long-term planning strategies including management of citywide and interagency resiliency and waterfront projects, development of the citywide greenway plan and researching new initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

1. Under general direction of Chiefs of the Planning, Parklands, and Policy units, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, work as a project planner to manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, economic development projects, climate resiliency and special initiatives.
2. Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, an expanded citywide greenway network and other planning efforts.
3. Coordinate and communicate with government agencies, stakeholders and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks’ open space agenda within the context of assigned planning projects.
4. Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency’s open space agenda.
5. Present and represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the agency’s open space goals and interests.
6. Prepare strategic planning documents, high level maps, and graphics for presentations and planning documents.
7. Analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance open space goals.
8. Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports and other related documents.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 711371.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 711371 on your cover letter and resume.

Work location: Arsenal, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

1. A master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
2. Strategic and analytic thinking, superior judgment and excellent time management and prioritization skills.
3. Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills that address the needs of supervisors and peers.
4. Strong mapping and graphic skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping and graphics programs.
5. A valid New York State driver license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.