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City of New York · 21 hours ago

Senior Environmental Planner for the Division of Building and Land Development Services

New York City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York is committed to promoting quality and affordability in housing through its Department of Housing Preservation and Development. As a Senior Environmental Planner, you will conduct environmental reviews for new construction and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations and supporting the completion of affordable housing projects.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare and review federal environmental assessments, pursuant to the regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with particular focus on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental reviews

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare CEQR applications and analyses, including Environmental Assessment Statements

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide oversight and technical assistance to staff to ensure compliance with environmental determinations

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide day-to-day project management on environmental reviews and work efficiently to meet project deadlines

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to work with other agency staff and applicants to provide technical assistance in the preparation, review and submission of applications

Coordinate inter- and intra-agency technical reviews, review and analyze environmental applications and prepare environmental determinations and other forms of correspondence

Represent the agency at intra- and inter-agency committee meetings and public forums

Qualification

Environmental PlanningUrban PlanningEnvironmental ScienceFederal Environmental RegulationsProject ManagementMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor, or Graduate Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science

Ability to negotiate with diverse technical specialists

Ability to apply sound judgment in technical matters

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare and review federal environmental assessments, pursuant to the regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare CEQR applications and analyses, including Environmental Assessment Statements

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide oversight and technical assistance to staff to ensure compliance with environmental determinations

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide day-to-day project management on environmental reviews and work efficiently to meet project deadlines

Assist the Deputy Director and Director to work with other agency staff and applicants to provide technical assistance in the preparation, review and submission of applications

Coordinate inter- and intra-agency technical reviews, review and analyze environmental applications and prepare environmental determinations and other forms of correspondence

Represent the agency at intra- and inter-agency committee meetings and public forums

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above

At least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above

Preferred

Highly organized, demonstrate the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and possess excellent communication and computer skills

Excellent writing and analytical skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others

Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues

Proficient in the operation of Microsoft Suite

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments

Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation