City Map Specialist

THE AGENCY

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide, and by sharing its perspectives on growth and society needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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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. The Division also maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lays out the streets, parks, and zoning districts. Upgrading these official maps from century-old paper-based legacy systems to state-of-the-art GIS systems is a core part of the Adams Administration's goals for Getting Things Done by making government more efficient.

THE ROLE

The City Map lays out the metes and bounds of streets, parks and other public places, and essentially serves and the land deed to the public realm. Changes to the City Map (mapping or demapping of streets, parks, etc.) must be approved through public review per the City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP).

Reporting to the City Map Team Leader, the City Map Specialist, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, will be responsible for maintaining the City Map and for analysis, design and review of changes to the City Map.

With guidance, the City Map Specialist will:

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map. This involves representing the Agency's position on the merits of such applications, the review of technical and descriptive written and graphic material, coordination of review among DCP divisions and City agencies, presentation to the 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 with respect to the production of alteration maps, including enforcing the use of standard symbols, protocols and conventions. Alteration maps show proposed changes to the lines, dimensions, and grades of streets, parks or other public places shown on the City Map.

• In coordination with other Departmental staff, 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.

• Maintain static and dynamic records of the City Map and amendments thereto, including archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps and continually updated GIS datasets. The City Map Specialist 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.

• Perform related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2.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

• Strong written, verbal and graphic communication skills

• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

• Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials and plans

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different personalities and roles

• Experience with interpreting surveys, site plans, and roadway plans

• Experience with development and land use review processes is a plus

• Experience with GIS and AutoCAD is a plus

• Experience with maintaining or amending the City Map of the City of New York is a plus

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.