Zoning Team Leader

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Zoning Team Leader to oversee a dynamic team of planners and architects. This role is pivotal in managing zoning applications and ensuring compliance with city regulations. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of New York City's zoning processes and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and community engagement, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the city's development and planning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant urban setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in city planning and zoning processes.
• Ability to manage a team and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of planners/architects reviewing zoning applications.
• Support training and development of staff while ensuring workflow.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Team management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in city planning

Graduate education in related fields

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THE AGENCY

The Department of City Planning (DCP), through extensive community engagement, plans for the strategic growth and development of the City, develops citywide and neighborhood land use policies and zoning regulations, and shares its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The New York City Department of City Planning is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our great agency.

THE DIVISION

The Technical Review Division (TRD) 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. TRD ensures that land use applications provide complete and correct information to community boards, borough presidents, the City Council, and the general public. Interfacing with the development community and planners across the Agency, Technical Review Planners develop and utilize in-depth expertise in zoning, design, plan review, land use process, and project management. The Division also maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lays out the streets, parks, and zoning districts.

THE ROLE

About

TRD seeks an experienced architect or city planner, familiar with New York City zoning and land use processes and the development environment to be one of two team leaders managing the review of all zoning applications to the New York City Planning Commission. Each team has up to 4 members and handles, in total, about 150 projects at a time. This role involves the following tasks:

• Manage a team of up to 4 planners/architects:
• Support the training and development of staff.
• Prioritize, schedule, and track workflow and consultation with borough offices and team members.
• Review work products for consistency with zoning and agency standards.
• Support staff in meetings with developers, design professionals, and other agency staff.
• Assist or coordinate the reform and updating of TRD’s procedures and processes related to application review.
• Support staff in performing complex zoning analyses of all manner of developments across the city.
• Provide technical assistance to developers, architectural, and legal professionals, and community planners, facilitating the provision of accurate and timely information to the public.
• Research zoning and building code, property histories, legislative histories, and other sources necessary for review of land use applications, preparation of sketch maps, and updating of the NYC Zoning Resolution.
• Review land use applications, City Planning Commission reports, and other official documents for technical accuracy.
• Perform other related tasks.
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
• 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 for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NYC zoning and land use processes. - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with different personalities and roles. - The ability to teach and coach new staff in a highly technical and specialized role and to support the professional development of team members. Some supervisory experience preferred. - Strong organizational skills to support the tracking and management of the team’s portfolio, including the ability to monitor the coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and quickly respond to departmental priorities. - Experience in drafting or review of architectural drawings. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of visual and written materials.
  
  

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.

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