Constituent Services & Community Programs
Planners
$62,868 to $82,600 a year
Posted until November 21, 2026 · posted September 22, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
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Fieldwork or outdoors
“NYC launched the groundbreaking program, DONYC during the height of COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining options and help restaurants rebound in difficult economic times.”
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Bilingual
“Bilingual is a plus.”
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The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents.
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DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
DOT is seeking two Planners to join the Dining Out NYC (DONYC) team. NYC launched the groundbreaking program, DONYC during the height of COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining options and help restaurants rebound in difficult economic times.
The City has now transformed the emergency program into a safe, accessible, and attractive permanent program. Most recently legislating Roadway Dining as year-round, making the program a prominent fixture in the City's streetscape.
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Planning, the Planners’ duties will include coordinating planning and policy with various other DOT units and City agencies; reviewing siting submissions from food service establishment owners; conducting site visits to assist with site plan development and ensure design standards are met; preparing agreements for participating establishments, among other duties.
In addition, the selected candidate may also conduct studies, prepare appropriate reports, analyses and make recommendations on policies and procedures that further advance the mission of the unit.
Skills they'd like
Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills; experience working with New York City agencies and community groups; the ability to read site plans; attention to detail; the ability to handle a fast-paced and high-pressure environment; graphic design skills; and project management experience.
All the skills they list
Preference is also given to candidate with familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and rules and regulations.
Preference also given to candidate possessing database management skills, graphic design skills, GIS skills, and familiarity with the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office. Bilingual is a plus.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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 are to be submitted electronically.
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID# 801066.
All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 801066.
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If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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