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Director of Land Use & Planning
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine seeks a Director of Land Use and Planning (Director) to be part of his collaborative, energetic and innovative team. The Director will be part of the Office of the Manhattan Borough President’s (MBPO) senior team.
The Director of Land Use and Planning will be responsible for executing the MBPO’s urban development agenda in partnership with the senior team and reviewing and guiding the course of action for each project that falls under ULURP. The Director will manage all aspects of the Borough President’s land use and planning team, including leading a unit of urban planners, a topographical bureau, a consulting engineer and other professional staff.
The ideal candidate for this position will have advanced knowledge of planning concepts and the unique land use challenges and opportunities of New York City, the ability to conduct in depth analysis of all land use and planning issues coming before the MBPO, experience conducting negotiations, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to the issues that affect our residents, including housing scarcity, tenants’ rights, public health, equity in our schools, transit, parks, and housing.
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