Full-Time City Planner Job in Manhattan

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionCity Planner
OrganisationNew York City Department of Transportation (DOT)
CountryUnited States
CityNew York City (Manhattan)
No of VacanciesNA
Project NamePermanent Open Restaurants Program
Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant full-time city planning experience
• OR equivalent education/experience (30 graduate credits = 1 year experience)
• For Level III: one additional year of city planning experience
• For Level IV: two additional years of city planning experience
• Preferred skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project management and public engagement experience
• Familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and planning regulations
• GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, database management
• Ability to read site plans and work with community stakeholders
• Bilingualism is a plus

Experience2–4+ years depending on assignment level (I to IV)
Salary$65,208.00 – $95,993.00 annually

Organisation Details

The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is a vital public agency responsible for the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods throughout New York City. The agency’s “Open Restaurants” initiative aims to turn a successful emergency program into a permanent, equitable outdoor dining solution aligned with city goals and public feedback.

Job Description

As part of the Franchise, Concessions & Consents unit, the City Planner will help transition the Open Restaurants program into a permanent city-wide initiative. Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing applications and site plans
• Drafting design standards and policy documents
• Coordinating interagency planning and enforcement
• Leading public engagement and correspondence
• Preparing reports, agreements, and procedural analyses
• Collaborating with other city units to streamline application workflows and ensure compliance
• Representing DOT in public hearings and stakeholder workshops

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