Associate Urban Designer

Associate Urban Designer

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of City Planning does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies, and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The New York City Department of City Planning is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development, and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our great agency.

The Bronx Office has a diverse and dynamic work program focused on ensuring the borough has great neighborhoods, affordable housing, vibrant commercial and institutional centers, rich transit opportunities, and high-quality open space and waterfronts. The Office works in close consultation with the central divisions on borough specific and city-wide issues.

The Bronx Borough Office is seeking an urban designer with a proven track record of professional achievement, strong visualization, design and communication skills to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a curious and enthusiastic learner, an artful problem-solver, a critical and engaged user of design technology, and possess a positive attitude toward interdisciplinary work and community service. Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, the Associate Urban Designer will: Support zoning, land use and urban design studies, research data, analyze conditions, prepare technical and illustrative drawings, digital models and presentation materials, and reports for land use policy proposals; Prepare conceptual designs, develop design criteria and design guidelines for large-scale planning efforts, and coordinate with agency staff and other city agencies; Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the city's urban design and planning trends through research and field experience; Review, analyze and make urban design related recommendations on applications and projects submitted to the Department subject to the City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and other administrative procedures; Organize and prepare graphic and written materials, to inform the City Planning Commission, department staff, community boards, elected officials and public agencies; Represent the division or agency in dealings with other City agencies, developers, consultants and the general public; Conduct additional research when inquiries from the general public and/or other divisions require further investigation to respond effectively; Demonstrates knowledge of the agency's policy, functions, and responsibilities, and overall Urban Design principles and practice; Identify opportunities for future collaborations and strategic partnerships with other divisions, agencies and institutions to further DCP's reach and knowledge base; Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and interns, both within the UDO and in other divisions; Maintain a working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution; Perform other related tasks and projects.

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.