Planning Specialist, Economic Development

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States New York City Economic Development Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Planner, Land Use Specialist to join our team at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. As a key member of our Planning Division, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of New York City's economic development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects, preparing and reviewing technical applications and documents related to zoning, environmental review, waterfront permitting, and other land use regulations.
  • Technical Expertise: Provide project teams with technical expertise from project formulation through public approvals to implementation, including land use approvals, environmental reviews, waterfront, and other required permits.
  • Communication: Support internal and external communications, including presentations, memos, and reports, to effectively communicate project recommendations, decision points, and findings to various audiences.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with development partners and public agencies, working to build consensus-based solutions to land use issues and maintain working trust-based relationships with external agency regulators.
  • Consultant Management: Manage consultant work, ensuring quality products are delivered on-schedule and on-budget.
  • Public Engagement: Attend public meetings and hearings on NYCEDC projects and report back to the team on status.
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of professional experience in public policy, urban affairs, city planning, or environmental science.
  • Bachelor's degree required; preferred but not required in urban/city planning or a related field.
  • Familiarity with or interest in New York City zoning and planning, as well as local, state, and federal environmental regulations and review procedures.
  • Experience working on complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates effective communication, including written and verbal, and experience creating and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders with a flexible and adaptable communication style.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates agile and results-focused approach, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
  • Ability to travel as needed (across the five boroughs of New York City) and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.
  • Experience using spreadsheets and presentation applications such as Excel and PowerPoint; GIS/AutoCAD a plus.
  • New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire.


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