Senior City Map Planner

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of City Planning seeks a Senior City Map Planner to update and maintain the City Map, review proposed changes, and coordinate with DCP divisions and city agencies.

Reporting to the Chief of Mapping, you will draft official reports, coordinate public reviews, and drive the transition from legacy records to a digital GIS system while ensuring accuracy of street status, parks, and road networks.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and quickly respond to department priorities;
• Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials, maps, and plans
• Experience with interpreting land surveys, site plans, and roadway plans;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map, representing the Agency’s position on the merits of such applications, coordinating review among DCP divisions and City agencies, mediating between differing viewpoints on matters of engineering, design public policy and law, presenting to the NYC City Planning Commission, drafting of official reports and letters, and coordinating public review with outside stakeholders.
• Review the work of private surveyors and engineers including written and graphic materials documenting proposed amendments to the City map. Such review ensures the applications support robust decision making and adequately document proposals for future implementation.
• In coordination with other Departmental staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership, make and implement technical and policy decisions on behalf of DCP.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to private applicants, department staff, the City Planning Commission, and other City agencies on the laying out of street systems, parks, and related features and the preparation of alteration maps.
• Field and manage street status and monument data requests from internal staff, other City agencies and the public.
• Maintain static and dynamic records of the City Map and amendments thereto, including project-based files, archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps and continually updated GIS datasets. The Senior City Map Planner will also drive the transition of the City Map from it’s current legacy record system to a new city-wide seamless digital geographic information system.
• Coordinate with city agencies, external partners, and constituents.
• Perform related tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Land surveys

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

DISCLAIMER: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those reachable on the City Planner active civil service list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position.
The Agency
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.
DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools. DCP is also the custodian of the official City Map, which designates streets, parks and other public places.
Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.
The Division
The Technical Review Division (TRD) maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lay out the legal streets, parks, and zoning districts. TRD maintains DCP’s City Map records and processes all amendments to the City Map. TRD also updates the zoning map to reflect amendments approved by the City Planning Commission and City Council. Upgrading these official maps from century-old paper- based legacy systems to state-of-the-art GIS systems has been a strategic goal of the Division and is now mandated for the City Map by recent City Charter changes.
TRD also supports the Department's mission and the City's goals by reviewing land use applications that facilitate the construction of millions of square feet of housing, commercial space, and open space per year.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief of Mapping, with latitude for independent judgement, The Senior City Map Planner will be responsible for updating and maintaining the City Map, including the review and processing of proposed changes to the City Map (i.e., the mapping or de-mapping of streets, parks, etc.). The Senior City Map Planner will:

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map. This involves representing the Agency’s position on the merits of such applications, coordinating review among DCP divisions and City agencies, mediating between differing viewpoints on matters of engineering, design public policy and law, presentation to the NYC City Planning Commission, drafting of official reports and letters, and coordination of public review with outside stakeholders.
• Review the work of private surveyors and engineers including written and graphic materials documenting proposed amendments to the City map. Such review ensures the applications support robust decision making and adequately document proposals for future implementation.
• In coordination with other Departmental staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership, make and implement technical and policy decisions on behalf of DCP.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to private applicants, department staff, the City Planning Commission, and other City agencies on the laying out of street systems, parks, and related features and the preparation of alteration maps.
• Field and manage street status and monument data requests from internal staff, other City agencies and the public.
• Maintain static and dynamic records of the City Map and amendments thereto, including project-based files, archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps and continually updated GIS datasets. The Senior City Map Planner will also drive the transition of the City Map from it’s current legacy record system to a new city-wide seamless digital geographic information system.
• Coordinate with city agencies, external partners, and constituents.
• Perform related tasks.
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and quickly respond to department priorities;
• Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials, maps, and plans
• Experience with interpreting land surveys, site plans, and roadway plans;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different