Job Opening: Planner for Orleans County

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry professional position involving responsibility for exercising independent judgment in the direct undertaking of professional planning work and related research. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Development and requires independent responsibility and a high level of professional performance in planning, assigning, reviewing, coordinating, facilitating, and undertaking a variety of complex planning tasks. The incumbent is either assigned to lead major projects or complete phases of projects. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Reviewing work performed and direct supervision of support staff.
• The preparation and revision of municipal master plans, agricultural districting plans, and elements of the County Comprehensive Development Plan.
• The preparation of and revision of zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, design standards, and other local land use controls.
• The review and preparation of recommendations concerning zoning matters, subdivision matters, other kinds of land use policy and development matters, county capital project proposals, and other agency plans and proposals;
• The undertaking of surveys related to land use, housing, and other planning concerns; • The coordination of departmental activities with other public agencies;
• The preparation of written reports and graphics related to the above activities and the oral presentation of departmental recommendations to community groups, legislative bodies, other public officials, boards and agencies, and the general public;
• The representation of the Department of Planning and Development on official committees, at public hearings, in legislative meetings, and other public meetings; • The organization of training workshops for municipal land use officials;
• The maintenance of the Department of Planning and Development’s internet and online presence
• The administration and update of the Geographic Information System (GIS) files and programs.
• The administration and organization of the Orleans County Planning Board monthly meetings and related materials.
• Other related tasks as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: • Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind. • Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions. • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed. • Ability to initiate and take ownership of a task or project and see it through to completion. • Excellent written and oral skills related to grammar, punctuation, diction, and style. • Ability to review project plans and specifications submitted by consultants for accuracy. Planner I Continued Page 2 • Ability to undertake complex planning and related research work at a high professional level. • Ability to provide own means of transportation to conduct field assessments of various sites throughout the County. • Ability to attend night meetings. • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Familiarity with governmental procedures, New York State planning and zoning law, and the State Environmental Quality Review Act, • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. • General knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, surveying, economics, and business management • Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures and federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations • Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection. • Skilled in customer service, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OPEN COMPETITIVE:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with a Master's degree in City or Regional Planning; OR
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, City Planning or Regional Planning; OR
(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Government, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related field and two years of full-time paid experience in municipal, county or regional Planning or related work; OR
(D) Completion of at least 100 credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college-recognized college or university toward a Bachelor's degree program in Planning, City Planning, or Regional Planning, including completion of 35 credit hours within the Planning major except a thesis or practicum and Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, City Planning or Regional Planning within eighteen months of appointment.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles.

CONTACT INFORMATION Orleans County Personnel Office 14016 Route 31 West Albion, New York 14411 Phone: (585) 589-3184 To obtain an application form for a current vacancy, go to: https://cms9files.revize.com/orleanscountyny/Planner%202021.pdf