NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development ยท 1 week ago
Senior Environmental Planner for the Division of Building and Land Development Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $101K/yr
3+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is dedicated to promoting quality and affordability in housing for all New Yorkers. As a Senior Environmental Planner, you will conduct environmental reviews of construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, supporting the agency's mission to address the city's housing crisis.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare and review federal environmental assessments, pursuant to the regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with particular focus on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental reviews
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare CEQR applications and analyses, including Environmental Assessment Statements
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide oversight and technical assistance to staff to ensure compliance with environmental determinations
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide day-to-day project management on environmental reviews and work efficiently to meet project deadlines
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to work with other agency staff and applicants to provide technical assistance in the preparation, review and submission of applications
Coordinate inter- and intra-agency technical reviews, review and analyze environmental applications and prepare environmental determinations and other forms of correspondence
Represent the agency at intra- and inter-agency committee meetings and public forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor, or Graduate Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science
Ability to negotiate with diverse technical specialists
Ability to apply sound judgment in technical matters
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare and review federal environmental assessments, pursuant to the regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to prepare CEQR applications and analyses, including Environmental Assessment Statements
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide oversight and technical assistance to staff to ensure compliance with environmental determinations
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to provide day-to-day project management on environmental reviews and work efficiently to meet project deadlines
Assist the Deputy Director and Director to work with other agency staff and applicants to provide technical assistance in the preparation, review and submission of applications
Coordinate inter- and intra-agency technical reviews, review and analyze environmental applications and prepare environmental determinations and other forms of correspondence
Represent the agency at intra- and inter-agency committee meetings and public forums
Preferred
Highly organized, demonstrate the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and possess excellent communication and computer skills
Excellent writing and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others
Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues
Proficient in the operation of Microsoft Suite
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments
Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest city housing preservation and development agency in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
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