Senior Map Planner

Job Description

DISCLAIMER:
Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those 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 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. DCP is also the custodian of the official City Map, which designates streets, parks and other public places.

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. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings .gov/planning.

The Technical Review Division (TRD) maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lay out the legal streets, parks, and zoning districts. TRD maintains DCP’s City Map records and processes all amendments to the City Map. TRD also updates the zoning map to reflect amendments approved by the City Planning Commission and City Council. Upgrading these official maps from century-old paper- based legacy systems to state-of-the-art GIS systems has been a strategic goal of the Division and is now mandated for the City Map by recent City Charter changes.

TRD also 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.

Reporting to the Chief of Mapping, with latitude for independent judgement, The Senior City Map Planner will be responsible for updating and maintaining the City Map, including the review and processing of proposed changes to the City Map (i.e., the mapping or de-mapping of streets, parks, etc.). The Senior City Map Planner will:

• Review and process applications for changes to the City Map. This involves representing the Agency’s position on the merits of such applications, coordinating review among DCP divisions and City agencies, mediating between differing viewpoints on matters of engineering, design public policy and law, presentation to the NYC 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 including written and graphic materials documenting proposed amendments to the City map. Such review ensures the applications support robust decision making and adequately document proposals for future implementation.
• In coordination with other Departmental staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership, 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.
• Field and manage street status and monument data requests from internal staff, other City agencies and the public.
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