Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Borough Planner
$75,777 – $111,552 / yr
Posted until October 2, 2026 · posted September 2, 2026
≈ $36.43/hr equivalent · $2,915 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $19.43/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
Other requirements
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
55 Water St NY NY
Openings
1
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or a related field; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning such as in the review and development of housing, transportation, environmental, and city-owned land planning projects; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree. 4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.
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The work
What the job is.
Read the full description from the posting
Serves as a Planner in the roadway Capital Planning & Initiation (CPI) unit, performing transportation/project planning and coordination work for DOT funded street reconstruction projects, including achieving the safety, transit, accessibility, and quality public realm goals of the NYC Streets Plan and DOTs Strategic Plan. Plans an effective capital program by developing, evaluating and prioritizing requests for projects in coordination with community members, agency project sponsors and other stakeholders. Makes recommendations on policy and procedures. Conducts field surveys, investigations, studies and analysis as needed for potential and ongoing projects and programs. Creatively develops scopes of work for transportation projects in coordination with other DOT divisions, agencies, community boards and elected officials. Prepares reports, performs analyses, and reviews traffic studies, program plans, funding, and performance. Matches projects with funding opportunities, assisting in preparing grant applications and obligation as needed. Prepares, reviews and assists in the development of project cost estimates. Tracks and updates project statuses and schedules in databases including MS Project. Represents the unit/division at public meetings with community members. Performs other related transportation infrastructure planning and coordination duties as assigned by supervisor. *IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CITY PLANNER, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE MOST CURRENT EXAM LIST FOR CITY PLANNER*
Preferred skills
Detail oriented, collaborative and possess a commitment to ensuring both traffic safety, good asset management, resiliency, and sustainability on city streets. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and GIS is necessary, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Excellent writing and strong organizational skills.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to ww.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID # 795671 Current City employees please log into Employees Self Service follow the Careers Link and search for the Job ID # 795671 Most Public Libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Approval. For more information visit www.nyc.dot.gov
Proof
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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.