Director, Planning & Environmental Review, Real Estate

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Director, Planning & Environmental Review, Real Estate

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $100000 to $105000 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County New York

Street Address 5 Grand Central East

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Manage and assist in preparing, conducting and reviewing environmental documentation including the preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and related studies for a large portfolio of ESD’s real estate and funding projects. WORK PERFORMED:• Manage and assist in conducting environmental review processes and reviewing related documentation for ESD’s real estate and funding projects. This includes but is not limited to following requirements or guidelines under the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).• Prepare environmental documentation for compliance with SEQR, SHPA and/or other laws and requirements as and when necessary.• Oversee and manage consultants’ preparation of environmental review documents, coordinate with project team, and provide guidance as necessary.• Manage agency coordination by consulting with interested or involved agencies on environmental review and other regulatory requirements.• Manage consultant procurements, contracts and invoices.• Monitor compliance with project environmental measures.• Support agency’s planning and environmental review needs including master planning, development team selection, community engagement, preparation of planning, market and feasibility studies, and on other related activities.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or equivalent.Relevant Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and environmental analysis with strong background in conducting environmental review under CEQR, SEQR and NEPA.Knowledge Required: Strong written and spoken communication, organizational and project coordination skills required. Background in urban and regional planning or a related field is preferred with strong knowledge and experience in performing environmental reviews under CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA while working with public agencies and other stakeholders. Additional skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project planning and management tools (e.g., SmartDraw, Monday.com).

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

Name Amalia Shifrin – Director, Human Resources

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

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