Job Opportunity: GIS Coordinator for Jefferson County

Job Opportunity: GIS Coordinator for Jefferson County

Jefferson County Real Property is seeking a qualified professional to serve as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator. This essential role is responsible for the comprehensive management of the County-wide GIS, including the design, development, and maintenance of system architecture, servers, databases, and web services.

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RFP: SIDA Seeks Proposals for Qualified Environmental Professional Services

RFP: SIDA Seeks Proposals for Qualified Environmental Professional Services

The City of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) is seeking proposals for qualified environmental professional services to conduct site investigation, planning, cleanup and marketing activities for targeted brownfield sites located on Syracuse's near Eastside. SIDA was awarded a $800,000 multi-purpose grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program and will use the grant to hire a consultant or team of consultants to perform activities related to site planning and assessment, cleanup planning and remediation, community engagement and outreach, site marketing, and reporting.

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Job Opportunity: Environmental Management Assistant for Niagara County

Job Opportunity: Environmental Management Assistant for Niagara County

This interdisciplinary position involves performing a variety of technical duties related to the management and administration of environmental programs. The incumbent is responsible for researching data; interpreting environmental regulations; reviewing environmental reports; implementing a variety of planning and environmental programs; assisting with community outreach; and preparing summaries and reports as they may apply to land use, brownfields, and environmental management. Direct supervision is received from a department superior. The incumbent is permitted leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the work in accordance with established rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

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Job Opportunity: Planner for Fulton County

The Fulton County Department of Planning is seeking to hire another Planner for our growing department. In addition to the benefits typical of government employees in New York State, this position offers flextime due to occasional evening meetings. Additionally, from July 1 to Labor Day, the county operates on summer hours, working 6 hours and being paid for 7. At this time, the position is open only to NYS residents in Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties, and there is no remote or hybrid options at this time. This position is required to be in the office five (5) days a week.

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APA Website Updates and CM Credits

As APA continues the transition to a new online platform, we want to keep you informed about known functionality issues that may affect CM administration and credit claiming, as well as the steps being taken to address them.

Member Login & Password Reset Issues

Some members continue to have trouble logging in or resetting passwords, which may temporarily prevent access to the CM system. 

  • Members should allow additional time for password reset emails and check spam or junk folders.

  • APA Customer Service can assist with login issues at customerservice@planning.org.

  • Due to higher-than-normal inquiry volume, response times may be longer than usual.

AICP Member Grace Period

 Restoration of CM provider dashboard access is underway, with full access expected by mid-January. 

  • To account for these disruptions, the CM grace period has been extended to May 31, 2026, providing additional time for providers to enter CM activities and for members to claim credits.The grace period is January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

  • There are no changes to CM program requirements or criteria.

  • Members experiencing persistent issues with claiming CM credits should contact AICPCM@planning.org.

CM Event Approvals

Requests and submissions for CM event approvals will be delayed until the CM website functionality is restored. We simply cannot approve anything until this is fixed. Your patience is appreciated.

Job Opportunity: Deputy Commissioner of Planning for Orange County

Job Opportunity: Deputy Commissioner of Planning for Orange County

The Orange County, New York, Department of Planning is seeking to fill one of two Deputy Commissioner positions. The new Deputy will either handle oversight of the Transportation and Transit Units or the Land Use and Environmental Units. Applicants for either position should have supervisory experience including budgeting and fiscal management as well as human resource management. Work is performed under the supervision of the Commissioner of Planning/MPO Director with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out planning activities. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel. Related work is performed as required.

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RFQ: Southern Tier Workforce Housing Investment Framework

RFQ: Southern Tier Workforce Housing Investment Framework

The Southern Tier 8 Regional Board, based in Binghamton, New York, has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking a firm or team of firms to support the development of a comprehensive Regional Workforce Housing Investment Framework. This framework will guide future investments by identifying scalable solutions to align housing supply with regional community and workforce demand and unlock public-private reinvestment.

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RFP: Professional Grant Writing & Administration Services Town of Henderson, NY

RFP: Professional Grant Writing & Administration Services  Town of Henderson, NY

The Town invites qualified Individuals and Firms to submit proposals for contractual grant writing and administration services. The Town is seeking to contract with an Individual or Firm that specializes in the management of the overall grant process and can assist the Town to maximize the benefits of grant funding.

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Job Opportunity: Manager, HUD Administration and Housing (Tested Position) for City of Binghamton

Job Opportunity: Manager, HUD Administration and Housing (Tested Position) for City of Binghamton

Manage Community Development and Housing. Evaluates and plans human service delivery programs, including preparation of operating budgets and financing plans; Evaluates and anticipates the operational impact of new and proposed state and federal legislation; Evaluates the impact of proposed policy and procedural changes upon existing programs, activities, and service delivery; Analyzes impact of legislative, policy, procedural, and funding changes on existing or proposed programs; Ensure Human Service agencies' compliance with HUD regulations regarding eligible activities and eligible expenses.

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Job Opening: Planner for MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. in Fishkill Office

Job Opening: Planner for MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. in Fishkill Office

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. is seeking a dynamic and motivated Planner to join our Planning Group in Fishkill, NY. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within MJ’s planning team, with a focus on municipal planning.

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