Job Opening: Regional Development Specialist at Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

Job Opening: Regional Development Specialist at Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

Looking to progress in your career, but also wanting to live life to the fullest? Then Genesee/Finger  Lakes Regional Planning Council (GFLRPC) is the place for you. We believe in providing our staff with a  happy and harmonious work environment that helps them achieve their professional goals and  aspirations.  

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Job Opening: Commissioner of Planning and Development at the Town of Clay

Job Opening: Commissioner of Planning and Development at the Town of Clay

The Town of Clay is accepting resumes for the position of Commissioner of Planning and Development. This is a professional position responsible for oversight of all administrative aspects of the department including management of staff, application of policies and regulations as well as a variety of inspections to ensure adherence to and identification of violations of Town codes and ordinances.

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Job Opening: Transportation Planner at GBNRT

Job Opening: Transportation Planner at GBNRT

GBNRTC is seeking a Transportation Planner 2 to support our mission of enhancing the regional transportation system. This multidisciplinary role focuses on GIS mapping, data analysis, regional traffic modeling, research and report writing, visual data communication, and public outreach, with a particular need for candidates with GIS experience. This role offers flexibility to focus on your strengths, with support and training to expand your skill set over time.

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Job Opening: Urban Planner Project Manager at Fisher Associates

Job Opening: Urban Planner Project Manager at Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates, our Planning Group is seeking a full-time Project Manager I to join our Planning discipline in either our Rochester, NY office, Buffalo, NY office, Charlotte, NC. The Planning Group completes a wide range of projects including urban design, land use planning, zoning, placemaking, transportation/mobility planning, brownfield redevelopment, environmental reviews, grant assistance, economic development, municipal and agency approvals, and public engagement.

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Job Openings: Planners at Town of Amherst

Job Openings: Planners at Town of Amherst

The Town of Amherst Planning Department is looking to engage with entry- to mid-level planners to discuss a potential Current Planning position. The position would deal specifically with Development Review and Zoning Administration, including review of proposed development projects, zoning code compliance and revisions, variance applications, and interaction with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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Job Opening: GIS Technician II at Rockland County Department of Planning

Job Opening: GIS Technician II at Rockland County Department of Planning

Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced GIS (Geographic Information System) Department. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. The work differs from that of a GIS Technician I in the degree of independent responsibility and complexity of assignments. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level GIS administrator and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to others. Does related work as required.

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Job Opening: Planner for Dutchess County

Salary: $71,640

This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.

This is professional planning work involving responsibility for research, preparation of reports and studies, and the recommendation of solutions to planning problems. This position is distinguished from that of Junior Planner in that incumbents are expected to be able to work independently on a wide range of planning problems (e.g. transportation, land use, environmental, regional) without specific instructions.

In addition, this position generally works on more complex and politically sensitive planning problems. Work is usually performed under general supervision and may at times involve the direction of lower level planning personnel assisting in the preparation of a particular report.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Conducts studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to municipal, regional, community and transportation planning; collects, analyzes, and presents various transportation, land use and socioeconomic data; conducts studies on actual and potential land use, business development and housing; conducts studies on transportation, water supply, sewage, public utilities, schools, recreation and other community facilities; obtains and collates statistical data relative to capital improvement projects covering such subjects as tax base, elements of municipal indebtedness and sources of revenue; prepares charts, drafts, designs, scaled layouts and other illustrative materials; meets with municipal planning boards, zoning boards and legislative bodies to advise on planning matters and make recommendations; participates in meetings with civic and business leaders concerning municipal and/or county planning needs; prepares or assists in the preparation of applications for state and federal grants-in-aid; provides information to the public via email, the web, telephone or in person; maintains public outreach information systems and conducts transportation planning studies when assigned to Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Transportation Planning program; assists with implementation and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS) applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Master's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography, economics or transportation planning);

OR: (B) Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography; economics, or transportation planning) and one (1) year of technical work experience in planning;

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit a cover letter and resume on or before October 17, 2024 to: dctc@dutchessny.gov