Senior Planner

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. DOT is seeking two senior planners to join the Dining Out NYC (DONYC) team. NYC launched the groundbreaking program, DONYC during the height of the COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining options and help restaurants rebound in difficult economic times. The City has now transformed the emergency program into a safe, accessible, and attractive permanent program.

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Plan Review, Senior Planners will assist with coordination between the DONYC team and other units within the agency to coordinate Street Improvement Project and Capital Projects that impact Outdoor Dining. Selected candidates will help with analyzing first year results of the program and make recommendations for improvements to expand restaurant participation in the outyears, this includes but is not limited to updating design standards. These individuals will take lead on special projects that arise, which may include program analysis for the executive staff and city hall.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.