NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 1 day ago
Land Use Permit Administrator
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $112K/yr
2+ years expThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is dedicated to enriching the environment and protecting public health for New Yorkers. They are seeking a Land Use Permit Administrator to manage the issuance of land use permits for activities conducted on City-owned lands, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication with stakeholders.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Reviewing, responding to, and processing various requests for the use of City-owned water supply lands and reservoirs
Processing LUP applications through all phases of internal review and development
Disseminating permit applications for internal review and compiling recommended conditions into LUPs
Developing, issuing and renewing LUPs for use and occupancy of City-owned lands pursuant to City regulations
Performing property-related research for City owned and private properties using City “takings” maps and condemnation records, surveys, deeds, and other resources within the public record
Conducting site inspections for new LUP requests and existing LUPs to verify compliance with existing permit conditions, field-check accuracy of permit information as a component of the permit renewal process
Assisting the CLS Property Management Supervisor with developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve operations and work processes
Assisting with the review of projects that may involve rights-of-way and property easements, assist with special projects as assigned
Meeting with various stakeholders as part of pre-project planning and interact with permit applicants, communicate with DEP staff, municipalities, and the general public
Working cooperatively as part of a team within the CLS section and other DEP work units on complex projects which may involve water supply connections, natural resource issues, and infrastructure rehabilitation
Utilizing the Watershed Lands Information System (WaLIS) to develop LUPS, track permits and uses of City-owned lands, manage workflow, compile reports, and maintain long-term property documentation
Meeting established goals in a timely and efficient manner; implement and adhere to internal policies and procedures while contributing to the DEP and Bureau of Water Supply mission
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
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to learn and use Watershed Lands Information System (WaLIS)
Ability to work independently but know when to engage supervisor
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform advance planning and manage a project efficiently from start to completion
Good communication skills, both in writing, speaking and public presentations
Ability to interface cooperatively with DEP staff, partner organizations, and landowners
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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