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Capital Planner
Posted on Jan. 15, 2026
- Manhattan, United States of America
- 75777.0 - 87144.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Capital Planner
- DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
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Job Description
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DCP is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development, and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about the agency’s services.
THE DIVISION
Capital Planning and Support (CAPS) is a tight-knit and cross-functional team that works closely with executive leadership and all DCP divisions to implement the agency’s mission through a variety of projects. Our workstreams include:
- Citywide needs and facilities: responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publicizing information about needs related to capital, expense, and quality of life improvements across the city to inform the planning and decision making required to meet those needs. Managers of the pipeline of City Facility applications and related planning work.
- Neighborhood capital planning: responsible for integrating locally responsive capital planning for neighborhood improvements in partnership with agencies, planners, citywide leadership, and members of the public.
- Process improvement: responsible for developing and implementing procedural, cultural, and technological changes and enhancements to DCP’s core services to advance the agency’s mission of planning for the city’s future.
- Data and analytics: responsible for strengthening policy decisions, guiding operations and engagement, and informing the public about capital planning and DCP services through analytics, product management, and context expertise.
THE ROLE
CAPS is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious Capital Planner to work across our citywide needs and facilities and neighborhood capital planning workstreams. Depending on the successful candidate’s unique skillsets, near-term projects and responsibilities may include, among others:
- Coordinate potential capital investments and interagency collaboration for neighborhood plans
+ Support agency-specific capital planning processes to drive consistent data-informed decision-making
+ Plan, produce content for, and host regular Capital Planning Forums with city agencies
- Lead the annual Community District Statements of Need process
+ Plan for and deliver platform and process improvements related to customer service to both community boards and agencies
+ Ensure community input is driving agency decision-making for capital and expense neighborhood investments
+ Provide subject matter expertise to divisions and agencies using community inputs for planning purposes
- Provide strategy, project management, analysis, and writing input on the bi-annual Ten-Year Capital Strategy and the annual Citywide Statement of Needs reports
TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 766161
2. Click on the job business title: Capital Planner
3. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting
DISCLAIMER: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the City Planner title, those reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position.
Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to accessibilityinfo@planning.nyc.gov or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.
CITY PLANNER - 22122
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
2. 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 for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Special Qualification Requirements
Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Preferred Skills
- You apply independent judgement to propose solutions to complex problems - You have influence and persuasion skills to make an impact with senior stakeholders - You are detail oriented and can work independently and in a variety of team sizes and dynamics - You can facilitate meetings effectively and inclusively - You have strong organizational and project management skills - You have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills - You are comfortable working with data in Excel and may have geospatial mapping skills - You have demonstrated a commitment to equity ideally experience executing on projects that enhance equitable outcomes for underserved populations - You are familiar with, or an expert in, planning, infrastructure, demography, and/or other community development concepts - You may have previous experience in local, state, or federal government infrastructure projects or policy
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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