The American Planning Association
APA includes a professional institute for certified planners, 47 chapters, 20 divisions, and special memberships for students.
AICP
AICP is APA's professional institute, leading the way in requirements for certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, planning education, and the standards of practice.
Chapters
Chapters are members' local source for networking and professional development.
Divisions
APA's divisions are communities of professionals who share your interests and understand your concerns.
Students
APA offers a free year of membership to third-year undergraduate and first-year graduate students in PAB-accredited planning programs in the U.S.
New Professionals
Students who continue membership after school may qualify for new professional membership in APA. Find out about APA’s resources for new professionals.
For more information, see the APA website.
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.