ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
Organization: City of Mount Vernon
Website: https://cmvny.com/Jobs.aspx
Posted: May 24, 2024 | Closing: May 31, 2024
Job Description
This is a highly responsible and public position that may deal with sensitive, political and controversial
issues that will assist the Commissioner of Planning in making policy issues related to planning
recommendations to the Land use Boards and City Council on issues regarding current and long-term land
use and development issues. The incumbent is responsible for directing and maintaining comprehensive
development plans, as well as the management of special planning studies and planning in relation to
economic development projects. The work includes planning, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating
planning projects concerning the improvement of various socioeconomic and environmental outcomes. An
incumbent in this position is also responsible for the preparation and creation of research studies related to
comprehensive developmental policies and concerns. It is expected that the incumbent will possess the
professionalism and decorum to maintain confidentiality of proprietary, in-design development projects,
and advise the administration on public policy issues related to planning, development, social justice and
environmental justice issues. The ability to make independent decisions is a requirement, under the guidance
from administrative personnel. General supervisory duties are exercised over assigned personnel. Does Related work as required.This is a highly responsible public position that may deal with sensitive, political, and controversial issues. The role assists the Commissioner of Planning in making policy recommendations to the Land Use Boards and City Council on issues regarding current and long-term land use and development. The incumbent is responsible for directing and maintaining comprehensive development plans, as well as managing special planning studies and planning in relation to economic development projects. The work includes planning, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating planning projects concerning the improvement of various socioeconomic and environmental outcomes. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation and creation of research studies related to comprehensive developmental policies and concerns. It is expected that the incumbent will possess the professionalism and decorum necessary to maintain confidentiality of proprietary, in-design development projects, and advise the administration on public policy issues related to planning, development, social justice, and environmental justice. The ability to make independent decisions is a requirement, under guidance from administrative personnel. General supervisory duties are exercised over assigned personnel. The incumbent performs related work as required.
How to Apply
Resumes and letters of interest should be addressed to:
City of Mount Vernon
Department of Human Resources
1 Roosevelt Square, Room 211
Mount Vernon, New York 10550
Or submitted via e-mail to: CityofMountVernonHR@cmvny.com