Housing Planner

About the role

Note: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those considered 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.

The 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.

The Division

The Housing Division advises the Executive Office and City Planning Commission on a wide range of housing policy issues (including relevant ULURP and CEQR applications) and conducts planning studies and initiatives of citywide scope for the agency. The division has a team of data and policy analysts who compile routine data and analysis to guide the activities of borough planning offices and other divisions at DCP.

In conjunction with the agency's IT division, the Division maintains and provides routine analysis of databases related to housing, including the tracking of development and alterations of buildings citywide. The Division also coordinates directly with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings, and other City and State agencies on data analysis, policy development, and the administration of joint programs such as the Inclusionary Housing program.

The Role

The Housing Division seeks a Housing Planner, who under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, will:

• Prepare research analysis, and prepare written, graphic, and oral presentations
• Produce data visualizations and web-based story maps for internal briefings of senior staff and public-facing reports
• Develop technical documents and presentation materials including reports, maps, graphic presentations and other forms of correspondence
• Assist in the formulation and advancement of citywide initiatives including zoning proposals related to housing
• Assist in the evaluation of proposals and policies related to housing
• Coordinate with other divisions and agencies on the tracking and evaluation of housing policies and outcomes
• Perform other related tasks as necessary

Perferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, as well as superior project management skills
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Proficiency with ArcGIS mapping, geographic analysis, and reasoning
• Experience creating data visualizations to make it easier for audiences and the public to quickly understand complex information
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills including experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations
• Ability to work well in teams with a diverse mix of community stakeholders, staff, elected and appointed officials
• Knowledge of urban planning, real estate and New York City Zoning and housing policy
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R and SQL, relational database management system such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite, and data visualization programs such as Carto, ArcGIS Online, or Tableau
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and superior graphic design skills a plus

Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below

• Search for job ID number: 810279
• Click on the job business title: Housing Planner
• Click on "Apply" at the bottom of the posting

Important

Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those considered 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.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.