Job Opening: Planner for the Town of Evans, NY

Duties:

The Planner will work 40 hours per week with the Director of Planning and Community Development and other Town of Evans staff on the following tasks:

• Assisting in the development and writing of plans, grant applications, and other documents that are responsive to and reflective of the needs and interests of the community.

• Implementing recommendations from existing local planning documents, including but not limited to the Evans-Angola Comprehensive Plan, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and ongoing Parks, Marina and Transportation Master Plans.

• Developing and promoting community and economic development resources, including housing rehabilitation, agricultural, workforce and business development programs and incentives.

• Reviewing and processing incoming project applications and forms, including but not limited to site plan, rezone, subdivision, waterfront assessment and special use permit.

• Coordinating the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process with internal Town of Evans departments and County, State and Federal agencies.

• Performing administrative duties associated with advertising for public meetings (legal noticed in local paper, abutter notices, etc…).

• Creating a GIS database and preparing maps.

• Assisting in the administration of local, State and Federal grants.

• Providing administrative assistance and customer services for the Planning and Community Development Department.

• Assisting in the preparation and facilitation of Planning Board and Town Board meetings, including preparing packets and resolutions.

• Maintaining a database of community contacts (businesses, agency representatives, etc…).

• Drafting letters, preparing presentations, and developing promotional materials.

• Creating content on the Town of Evans website, social media pages, newsletters, etc… related economic and community development.

• Any additional duties as deemed appropriate.

Requirements:

The Planner will report to the Director of Planning and Community Development.

It is anticipated that the majority of the work will be conducted at Evans Town Hall primarily during regular business hours, which are 8:00-4:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and 9:00-5:00 on Wed.

Attendance at some evening meetings will be required. Hours can be flexed within the same pay period.

The Planner will work within the Planning and Community Development office in Evans Town Hall where they will be expected to report unless otherwise agreed upon.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, environmental design, public relations, public administration, sociology, municipal government, economics or a related field.

Masters in Urban and Regional Planning or related field is preferred, but not required.

Two (2) years of related work experience is also preferred, but not required.

Work experience in a related career may be considered in addition to a degree outside of the scope in the above stated fields

Skills:

• Professional writing

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work well with a team

• Some graphic design skills

• Some website management skills

• Ability to effectively complete tasks

• Good administrative/clerical skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe

• GIS is plus

Salary:

$65,000 (plus benefits)

Submittals:

Applicants should email their resume with cover letter to wsmith@townofevans.org and hr@townofevans.org by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 28th, 2024.