Urban Planner - Dining Out NYC & Street Policy

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks a Community Coordinator as part of the DONYC effort to expand outdoor dining and support restaurants. You will coordinate planning with DOT units and City agencies, review siting submissions, and help develop site plans while ensuring standards are met.

Responsibilities include creating agreements, supporting studies, and preparing analyses and recommendations to advance the unit's mission within a dynamic City environment.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree with related experience or six years of related work.
• Experience reading site plans, coordinating with city agencies, and managing projects.
• Familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and rules/regulations; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and policy with DOT units and City agencies.
• Review siting submissions from food service owners and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to aid site plan development and ensure design standards.
• Prepare agreements for participating establishments and partners.
• Conduct studies and prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Oral & written

Presentation

Analytical skills

Site plan reading

Attention to detail

Graphic design

Project management

Contracts knowledge

Database management

GIS skills

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Education/experience equivalency

Tools

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks a Community Coordinator as part of the DONYC effort to expand outdoor dining and support restaurants. You will coordinate planning with DOT units and City agencies, review siting submissions, and help develop site plans while ensuring standards are met.

Responsibilities include creating agreements, supporting studies, and preparing analyses and recommendations to advance the unit's mission within a dynamic City environment.