City of New York · 7 hours ago
Project Administrator for Planning
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe City of New York is dedicated to enhancing its green spaces and natural areas through the Division of Environment and Planning. The Project Administrator will manage a variety of open space planning projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to advance the agency's open space agenda, while also preparing strategic planning documents and managing complex projects.
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Responsibilities
Under general direction, working as a Project Administrator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, capital projects, economic development projects, and special initiatives for the Parklands and Policy & Long-Range Planning teams
Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, and an expanded citywide greenway network
Advise, coordinate and communicate with other Parks divisions (e.g. Capital), government agencies, stakeholders, and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks’ open space agenda within the context of assigned planning projects
Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency’s open space agenda
Present and represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the agency’s open space goals and interests
Prepare strategic planning documents, high level maps, and graphics for presentations and planning documents
Review, analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance open space goals
Manage highly complex, high-profile projects, prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports, and other related documents
Administrative tasks related to the above responsibilities include but are not limited to taking meeting notes, scheduling meetings and follow-ups
Qualification
Required
This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Project Manager civil service list, Exam No. 5565 or Exam No. 5164
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in '1' above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or '2' above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in '1' above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in '1' above
Preferred
A master's degree in urban planning or related field
Strong interpersonal, writing, communication and negotiation skills and ability to think analytically and strategically
Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities sense of urgency and ability to focus on project deliverables
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate and respond to needs of supervisors, peers and subordinates
Experience with ULURP, park alienation and CEQR processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mapping and graphics programs
Strong graphics and mapping skills
Valid New York State driver license
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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