City Planner, Government

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work inspecting construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, sewers, appurtenances, pavements, and sidewalks.
• Inspect roadway conditions for marathons, parade routes, and street fairs.
• Coordinate inspections with HIQA, DEP, DOB and other units or departments.
• Investigate complaints, report findings, and forward conditions to the proper authorities, construction and utility companies.
• Inspect and resolve issues raised by community boards, elected officials, residents and businesses through telephone calls or written correspondence.
• Use the Siebel system to retrieve complaints and respond with resolution.
• Respond to all assigned arts complaints.
• Use the NYCStreets system to obtain details on permit activity.
• Maintain records including, but not limited to, wear and tear tracking, delayed/skipped paving areas, joint repairs, special event repairs, and maps; prepare comprehensive reports.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspections for milling and paving locations and pre‑inspections for paving eligibility.
• Update the Mosaics system with pothole repair reports.
• May be required to appear as a witness in court.
• Drive a passenger vehicle to and from work assignments.
• May train Apprentice Inspectors.

• Assignment Level III – requires one additional year of professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications.
• Assignment Level IV – requires two additional years of professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

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.

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Work Location:

55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours:

35 Hours Per Week