The Town of Dryden is Seeking a Community/Land Use Planner

The Town of Dryden seeks to hire a professional planner that will work to promote and progress the wellbeing of our community, environment and economy. To accomplish this work, the selected candidate will work alongside diverse committees on a broad range of community projects. Some of these ongoing projects include rewriting our Zoning and Subdivision Laws to align with our recently updated comprehensive plan, expanding a rail trail network that crosses our entire township, constructing a municipal broadband fiber network, addressing affordable housing issues, and implementing a list of initiatives that make the Town a designated Climate Smart Community.

Aside from the work mentioned above, the selected candidate will also be responsible for enforcing Dryden’s Zoning Law and guiding applicants through local permitting and approval processes such as site plan reviews, variance requests, special use permits and subdivision and planned unit development applications. This works entails working closely with, and reporting to, the Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

The work duties outlined above will be conducted under the general supervision of the Planning Director. If this position sounds like something you’re interested in, please apply using the link below. Our Town employees enjoy a supportive friendly work environment in a modern town hall with spacious offices and meeting rooms (and a new ventilation system). Outstanding fringe benefits include comprehensive health insurance, New York State retirement plan, flexible work schedules, and continuing education opportunities.

For a list of qualifications, work activities and skills required refer to the job listing at:

https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/vacancies

Please apply through this link and send a cover letter and resume along with your application. The final date to apply is May 6, 2024.