Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDirector, Planning & Environmental Review

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $95000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
Master’s preferred. Associate’s degree with 8 years direct relevant experience may substitute.

Experience required: Minimum 5+ years in planning/environmental analysis with strong background in real estate project management.

Knowledge required: Background in urban and regional planning, historic preservation, sustainable and resiliency planning, environmental analysis and review under CEQR, SEQRA and NEPA; and managing contracts and working with consultants, governmental agencies, and community groups.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
This position will require in-office presence.
Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact
Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*

BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in managing and conducting planning and environmental studies for ESD projects. Perform planning and environmental review for ESD projects including SEQRA review, historic preservation consultation, and land use and planning analysis.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Analyze ESD projects for environmental, planning, historic preservation, smart growth and urban design considerations. Make recommendations relative to environmental review, historic preservation, land use and planning, and in consultation with supervisor, inform and help shape general project plans.
• Review environmental impact statements and assessments and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Draft environmental assessments and historic preservation agreements.
• Review and prepare environmental and smart growth review sections for ESD Directors’ materials.
• Assist in coordination with state and municipal agencies, community groups and development teams.
• Provide guidance and advise ESD project team members on planning issues, historic preservation, contaminated site cleanup, and environmental review and permit processes.
• Prepare RFPs and conduct consultant selection processes for ESD’s environmental assessments.
• Supervise consultant contracts for the preparation of environmental review and planning documents.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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