City of New York · 4 hours ago
Team Leader - Air Quality and Noise
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $98K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York's Department of City Planning is seeking a Team Leader for Air Quality and Noise within the Environmental Assessment and Review Division. This role involves supervising technical specialists, overseeing CEQR application reviews, and providing guidance on environmental impacts related to air quality and noise.
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Responsibilities
Supervise EARD Air Quality and Noise technical specialists in the review and analysis of CEQR applications to determine the potential for significant adverse impacts related to air quality, noise and construction as identified in the CEQR Technical Manual
Oversee the production of AQ and Noise Specialists’ work, ensuring that it is completed thoroughly and consistent with guidelines and timeframes set forth by SEQRA, City of New York Rules of Procedures and CEQR
Train and mentor AQ and Noise Specialists. Work collaboratively to develop and implement training programs related to rules, guidelines and timeframes set forth by State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), City of New York Rules of Procedures and CEQR
Identify and monitor team members’ strengths and areas of improvement, in support of the formal performance evaluation process; participate in the hiring process, as needed
Prepare and review AQ, Noise and Construction analysis related to CEQR applications, including Environmental Assessment Statements (EAS) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), as needed
Provide clear guidance to EARD staff and CEQR applicants to aid in the preparation and submission of AQ, Noise and Construction analyses to the Department
Coordinate inter- and intra- agency technical reviews related to the preparation and review of CEQR applications. Liaise with AQ, Noise and Construction technical experts at partner agencies including the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation (OER)
Conduct meetings to resolve issues and recommend solution strategies aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of the Department
Communicate effectively with staff and other stakeholders, as needed
Perform related tasks
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
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 for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in '2' above
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in '2' above
Preferred
Min 18 months of supervisory experience
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with different personalities and roles and a solution-oriented attitude
Strong technical and analytical skills, including familiarity with relevant software including AERSCREEN, AERMOD, ArcGIS, CadnA, SoundPLAN, EPA MOVES and FHWA RCNM
Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated writing, editing, and oral communication skills
Proven ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion under minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with environmental regulations, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the New York City Zoning Resolution
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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