Land Use Review Editor

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 sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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THE DIVISION:

The Pipeline and Commission Operations Division is responsible for scheduling and organizing Headquarters, and coordinating Review Sessions and Public Meetings, to ensure that the Chairman and the City Planning Commission (CPC) are fully informed about all land use actions coming before them. The Division tracks land use applications through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and non-ULURP applications from filing to vote, reviews CPC Reports, develops Review Session agendas and Public Meeting calendars and maintains the agency's Zoning Application Portal (ZAP) database that tracks and monitors land use applications. Work performed in Pipeline and Commission Operations Division is highly deadline driven and requires in-depth knowledge of the City's land use process.

The Pipeline and Commission Operations Division is seeking a Land Use Review Editor who will primarily review and edit LUR work products including but not limited to, City Planning Commission Reports, bi-weekly materials such as the City Planning Commission Calendar, the Headquarters and the Review Session briefing packages as well as agency wide training materials such as the "Insider's Guide to Land Use Review". In addition, the LUR Editor will provide support with the operations of review sessions and public meetings as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision by the Director and Deputy Director of the Pipeline and Commission Operations Division, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the LUR Editor will:

• Advise planners, including senior planners, and managers in the borough offices on the standards and protocols for City Planning Commission (CPC) reports;

• Develop and enforce standards for CPC reports in consultation with division leadership;

• Review and edit CPC Reports for content, grammar and accurate reflection of relevant facts and details;

• Review and edit CPC Public Meeting calendars and Review Session agendas for content, grammar and accurate reflection of relevant facts and details;

• Review and edit the internal Tentative Calendar for accuracy of details for ULURP and non-ULURP projects;

• Review and edit other documents and memos as needed, for content, grammar and accurate reflection of relevant facts and details prior to posting on the public website, the agency's internal network, and other agency wide training materials and department initiatives to improve operational efficiency;

• Develops curriculum for and teaches Land Use Academy (LUA) courses on the land use process and CPC report writing;

• Provides report writing seminars for the borough offices, instructing planners and managers;

• Directly intercedes with borough leadership when there is an issue with a report;

• Assist during bi-weekly Review Sessions, Public Hearings of the CPC and Chair Briefings;

• Assist as needed, with the weekly preparation of CPC Packages, transmitting digital materials to the Commission;

• Develop and maintain a library of sample reports for training purposes;

• Transmit of digital reports to the City Council;

• Working with the web team and internal stakeholders on archiving and publishing of reports; and

• Utilize the internal database, Zoning Application Portal, for archiving and publishing of reports

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

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with disparate personalities and organizations to settle differences, negotiate agreements and influence without direct authority

• Experience navigating New York City's land use procedure, knowledge of environmental review policies and procedures and the New York City Zoning Resolution

• Outstanding organization and team building skills

• Ability to apply independent judgment on complex land use, technical and environmental matters

• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues within and outside the agency

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, consistent with Department priorities

• Proven ability to lead and champion change

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.