Economic Development & Regional Planner

Note: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner civil service title, those considered 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 AGENCY
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 at www.nyc.gov/planning.

THE DIVISION:
The Economic Development & Regional Planning Division is charged with supporting the Department of City Planning, City Planning Commission, and City on a wide range of issues related to the equitable economic development of NYC neighborhoods, with a focus on physical development and non-residential space. The division is responsible for data collection and analysis of employment, neighborhood business activity, commercial and industrial markets, workforce and access to opportunity to help the City understand its economic health. The division leads planning studies and initiatives of citywide scope for the agency, provides advice on the application of policy to individual land use review applications, and working with other DCP divisions and the Executive office, sister agencies like the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), City Hall, and other City and State agencies – assists in setting and implementing policy priorities and objectives that support the city’s long-term economic and sustainable growth. The division is also responsible for communicating and coordinating DCP and City initiatives and priorities with other governing entities throughout the larger New York metropolitan area and acts as an essential resource on regionally scaled trends and planning issues.

THE ROLE
Under direction of the Director and Deputy Director of the division, this position will be an integral member of the EDR team, contributing to research and policy development on topics affecting the city and regional economy and supporting the development of neighborhood and citywide planning proposals. Typical tasks will include:

- Quantitative research on economic issues; for example, around the health of the industrial sector, or storefront vacancy trends;
- Qualitative research around business typologies and challenges, developed via desktop research, stakeholder outreach and field visits;
- Produce PowerPoint presentations that include summary insights, graphics, and data visualizations for internal agency briefings and external audiences;
- Represent the division and department at internal and external meetings on relevant topics, preparing for meetings and providing summary notes;
- Serve as a member of the project team for neighborhood studies, producing neighborhood economic assessments and participating in policy development for neighborhood plans;
- Maintain, manage, process, and analyze databases that inform the agency’s economic studies;
- Perform other related tasks and projects.

PREFFERED SKILLS
The successful candidate will have strong quantitative analytical skills, with an ability to present thoughtful, coherent narratives on complex topics in compelling written, visual, and oral communication. Demonstrated familiarity with zoning and land use, real estate and development trends, and experience with project management and research development are highly valuable. The candidates should also have a positive attitude toward public service, as well as a desire to contribute to an engaging, team-based work environment.

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
- Experience with spatial analysis and mapping using ArcGIS or other geospatial tools (i.e. QGIS, Carto) required
- Proficient and excited to conduct data analysis and visualization (primarily Excel-based)
- Can work effectively in a team structure to complete tasks in a timely fashion
- Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate technical results effectively
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, and/or InDesign) a plus
- Experience with CoStar or other real estate data sources a plus

TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 810293
2. Click on the job business title: Economic Development and Regional Planner
3. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting

IMPORTANT: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, those reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.

Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/. Applications via regular mail or e-mail will not be accepted.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to accessibilityinfo@planning.nyc.gov or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.

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1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and
development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or

3. 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

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.