Revocable Consent Specialist

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Planner to serve as a Revocable Consent Specialist. The role focuses on reviewing and managing revocable consent applications, vault licenses, and related infrastructure approvals citywide.

The candidate will work with multiple City agencies to ensure approvals are in place for consent petitions and vault licenses. A strong background in urban planning and technical review is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in city planning or related field or equivalent.
• Graduate education substituting for experience allowed with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage applications for revocable consents and vault licenses.
• Review EAS and EIS documents and Capital Roadway Reconstruction plans for conflicts.
• Coordinate with City agencies and DOT units to secure required approvals.
• Generate Revocable Consent Agreements and Vault Licenses.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Technical review

Excel

Access

GIS database management

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in city planning or related field

Bachelor's degree with 1 year of city planning experience

Graduate education substituting for experience (30 graduate credits)

Two additional years of professional experience for Level III

Tools

Excel

Access

GIS

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The Office of Cityscape and Franchises of the NYC Department of Transportation seeks to hire a City Planner to serve as a Revocable Consent Specialist. The Office oversees a wide range of programs related to the design, installation, operation, and management of various urban design and infrastructure elements citywide. The position will review and manage applications for revocable consents, floodwall mitigation systems, renewable energy transmission lines, and vault licenses. The candidate may also review EAS and EIS documents, and Capital Roadway Reconstruction plans for potential conflicts with existing vaults and consent infrastructure. The candidate will work closely with numerous City agencies and internal DOT units to ensure that all necessary approvals are in place for consent petitions, and vault applications, and will also be responsible for the generation of Revocable Consent Agreements and Vault Licenses.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CITY PLANNER, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CITY PLANNER CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Professional architectural or engineering education and technical review skills electronic file, Excel, Access and GIS database management and excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills, are important components of the work of the position. Candidates with experience reviewing technical plan submissions for DOT and other City agencies, experience working closely with elected officials, and experience reading and interpreting legal documents are preferred.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.