Borough Certification Manager/Senior Planner
Core
Oversees the borough's application pipeline and land use review process while conducting detailed analysis of development proposals for compliance with NYC zoning and planning policies.
Role type
Senior Planner with partial management duties
Builds
Land use plans, zoning compliance reports, and data-driven policy recommendations for the Bronx
Domain
Urban planning, land use, and zoning regulation
Required skills
Land use analysis, zoning code interpretation, project pipeline management, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, report writing, process improvement, mentorship
Preferred skills
Urban design, economic analysis, community board liaison experience
Technologies
Zoning Application Portal (ZAP), GIS/mapping tools, data analysis software
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage the incoming project initiation pipeline; Review and analyze land use applications for compliance; Coordinate with technical divisions and community boards; Prepare reports and presentations for the City Planning Commission; Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the review process; Mentor junior staff on standard operating procedures.