Associate Planner (Environmental Planning)
Organization: Westchester County Department of Planning
Website: https://humanresources.westchestergov.com/job-seekers
Posted: August 2, 2024 | Closing: August 9, 2024
Job Description
Description: Westchester County Government has an immediate opportunity for an Associate Planner (Environmental Planning) for our Department of Planning. Under general supervision, the successful candidate formulates, plans, coordinates and participates in technical and non-technical environmental studies relating to the long range planning of natural resources and the environmental quality of Westchester County.
This class is distinguished from the Planner level by the complexity and scope of work and the technical oversight the Associate Planner is authorized to provide to consultants, municipalities or contracted employees working on capital improvement projects. Guidance and project leadership is exercised over subordinate Planners. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Participates and provides leadership and guidance to lower level Planners in the preparation of both broad-based and detailed environmental planning studies related to natural resource management and environmental protection issues and concerns;
Leads and guides other Planners in the division by providing training in environmental planning methods, setting priorities, reviewing progress of projects, and providing direction and technical assistance as needed;
Incorporates the use of Geographic Information Systems technology in the conduct of research and studies relating to environmental planning;
Assists municipal and county officials in coordinating environmental planning elements with the comprehensive and master plans of the County and with the plans of bordering jurisdictions.
Qualifications: Either: (a) a Bachelor’s Degree* and four years of experience where the primary function of the position was in the performance of Regional, County or Municipal Environmental Science or Environmental Planning activities; or (b) a Bachelor’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Plant and Soil Science or a related area of Planning and three years of experience as defined in (a).
Substitution: A Master’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Plant and Soil Science or a related area of Planning may be at the rate of 30 credits per year of experience for up to two years.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and NYS retirement plan.
Pay: $85,275.00 – $113,665.00 per year, full-time salaried position
Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@westchestercountyny.gov
Important: Please indicate Associate Planner (Environmental Planning) in the subject line of your e-mail.