Senior Planner – Planning Department
Town of East Hampton – Senior Planner in the Planning Department – $73,330.19 annually for a 40-hour work week
The Planning Department assists with the implementation of the codes, programs and policies related to long-range plans including land use, zoning, major infrastructure projects, climate adaptation and sustainability, and provides the Town Board and Planning Board with analysis, support and recommendations.
Additionally, the Planning Department notifies the public of land development applications, reviews and decisions, and demonstrates excellent service, technical knowledge and professionalism when assisting project applicants, constituents and members of the public.
The Senior Planner is responsible for completing planning and research assignments which require the application of technical skills, and knowledge of Town, County and State codes and regulations. The incumbent must possess the ability to communicate planning determinations to a supervisor, Town Board, applicants and constituents. The Senior Planner will receive instruction and support from a supervisor, but is expected to work independently and use initiative and judgment in carrying out the work.
Responsibilities and duties:
- May supervise a small number of technical personnel in carrying out filed assignments and collecting and tabulating planning data; this includes reviewing site plans, sub waivers and subdivision applications.
- Utilizes resources that include the GIS systems and personnel to prepare maps and illustrations for use in collecting and tabulating planning data, Govern software programs to research property information and MinuteTraq to enter resolutions
- Will write, and may oversee and supervise the Planner in the preparation of, evaluations for land use projects and land acquisitions
- Reviews SEQRA documents
- Schedules, and may conduct, field work to evaluate land use and environmental site constraints; submits reports with assistance from Planner
- Compiles data and prepares reports on the physical and social characteristics of communities as related to community redevelopment
- Prepares projects as directed by the Assistant Town Planning Director and/or Principal Planner for presentation at Planning Board meetings
- Represents the Planning Department at committee meetings
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the annual rate of pay is $73,330.19 with benefits, including paid vacation, enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System and health care and dental and vision coverage.
The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the field of community or regional planning; or graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, and three (3) years of experience in the field of community or regional planning.
NOTE: Additional relevant graduate-level education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.
Please email cover letter and resume to Kathleen Rood at HumanResources@ehamptonny.gov