Planner

The Sullivan County Division of Planning, Community Development and Environmental Management is seeking to fill the following position:

PLANNER

This is a professional planning position involving the performance of a variety of assignments related to such planning areas as land use and zoning practice, housing and community development, economic development and community revitalization, open space and recreation, resiliency and resource protection, and alternative and multi-modal transportation. These assignments may include being the team leader for individual planning projects and programs or participating as part of a team on larger projects. Planners may also serve as staff for advisory boards or project oversight committees as assigned. Work assignments may increase in level of complexity and responsibility as the incumbents’ professional competence increases. This class of position differs from Associate Planner in level and complexity of assignments. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner and/or the Commissioner of the division. Occasional supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel and/or outside contractors. Work is typically grant funded and must be performed to requirements of the specific funding program. Develop new projects and programs and to utilize personal initiative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Master’s Degree or higher; or

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and two (2) years of work experience in any field related to community development, service or improvement; or

(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree or higher and four (4) years of experience as described in (B) above; or

(D) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience as described in (B) above; or

(E) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined in (A), (B) and (C) above.

SALARY: Entry (1/1/2023): $61,478.00; Full: $64,714.00

APPLY ONLINE AT: https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps

This is a competitive class position subject to the civil service examination process.

Applications accepted until position filled.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $61,478.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

community development, service or improvement: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location