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Job Opening: Revitalization Specialist at Department of State’s Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure
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This is entry-level professional work involving the preparation and completion of planning and zoning studies in support of planning projects. A great deal of a Planner's time will be spent in the preparation of charts, maps, and narrative reports. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning or a senior staff member with some leeway allowed in conducting professional research and public surveys. Performs related duties as required.
The City of Syracuse Sustainability Planner will focus on economic and environmental sustainability in planning, design and policy projects. They will be responsible for the creation, coordination and implementation of projects that foster environmental sustainability, and advance the City’s sustainability goals.
The Proposal Development Coordinator leads the proposal development process from opportunity intake through proposal development, proposal submission, interview preparation, and win/loss follow-up. You will work closely with the COO, Director of Planning + Design, and proposal managers to create custom content and turn ideas and experience into clear, persuasive, beautifully designed proposals. Working closely with firm leadership, you will help coordinate pursuit strategy, identify client priorities, and develop compelling, client-focused proposals.
The Transportation Planner – Community Planning is primarily responsible for supporting the development of a range of community transportation planning projects throughout the Genesee-Finger Lakes region. This is a full-time position, and additional planning responsibilities will be assigned based on staffing needs. GTC is the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, including the Rochester metropolitan area and Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties.
View the Job Post Here: GTC Transportation Planner – Community Planning
This is the beginning level of professional planning work involving responsibility to perform limited office and field assignments in connection with municipal, regional or community planning projects. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, preparing charts and other graphic materials and assisting with community planning projects and programs. The work is performed under general supervision of a Planner II or other supervisor with limited leeway allowed for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. The incumbent may be responsible for supervising the work of the Assistant Planner. Performs related work as required.
City Engineer, City of Rochester, New York
Salary: $116,114–$153,104
Position: Full-Time
Build Rochester's Future.
The City of Rochester is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as its next City Engineer.
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New York's most diverse municipal engineering portfolios while helping implement the Rochester 2034 Masterplan and guide transformative initiatives such as ROC the Riverway, the Inner Loop North Transformation Project, neighborhood infrastructure improvements, historic preservation, environmental restoration, complete streets, and major capital investments that will shape Rochester for generations.
As City Engineer, you'll provide strategic leadership for the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering, oversee a talented multidisciplinary team of engineering and architectural professionals, direct the planning, design, and construction of complex public infrastructure projects, and collaborate with elected officials, community partners, consultants, and residents to improve the places where people live, work, and connect.
If you're looking for an opportunity to build infrastructure, develop talented professionals, and leave a lasting mark on one of New York's great cities, we'd love to hear from you.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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For questions or nominations, contact:
Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM
ian@pracademicpartners.com • 585-943-0589
The Westchester County Department of Planning offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced regional planner to join our team. Help shape growth and development within the county, while addressing issues like affordability, equity and natural resource protection. Work with state and federal agencies, local municipalities and community stakeholders to create more sustainable and resilient places. Play a key role in a growing department serving a region at the crossroads of social, environmental, and infrastructure issues.
This position coordinates and directs technical planning, research and evaluative studies for major program areas in the Department of Planning and must exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment in applying departmental policy and procedure. This position directs and supervises the work of a number of technical and professional positions and teams, consultants and contract employees; provides assistance in conducting research, performing analysis, preparing and presenting reports and responding to inquiries and requests.
Familiarity with New York State municipal and environmental law strongly desired. Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and presentation skills required. Bachelor’s degree in City, Urban or Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related area of Planning with a minimum of five years post bachelor’s experience required, at least three of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Master’s Degree and AICP preferred. More information and an application form is available at https://humanresources.westchestercountyny.gov/csea-jobs/principal-planner-planning or submit an email inquiry to Plan-HR@westchestercountyny.gov.
Westchester County is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Rural By Design: Open Space in New Development
Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 4pm to 9pm
Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, 116 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY
Free to Attend, includes dinner but please RSVP here. (Please register by September 18)
The St. Lawrence County Planning Office is seeking an entry level Planner to join a group of other professionals working in the largest County, by area, in the State. The successful candidate will have strong communication and writing skills and be familiar with GIS. Work will be varied but responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, preparing graphic materials, assisting with community planning projects and programs, and staffing various advisory boards such as the County Planning Board, Environmental Management Council, Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and Fair Housing Taskforce. The work is closely reviewed and is performed under direct supervision of a higher level Planner or the Director of Planning, but incumbents are allowed to work under more general supervision as they increase in professional competence.
Read MoreThe Town of Tonawanda, located in northern Erie County, New York, is a first ring suburb of the City of Buffalo with an approximate population of 73,000 residents. With over 5 miles of waterfront access along the Niagara River and an evolving industrial corridor, the Town of Tonawanda is certainly in a prime position to continue to grow as a municipality. The Town is in need of a qualified and experienced individual to command the Planning and Development department and lead the continued success and economic development of the region.
Read MoreThe work involves assisting in the performance of planning and research activities related to county, urban or regional planning. The incumbent performs planning and administrative duties. This class differs from that of Assistant Planner by virtue of its expanded scope and increased level of responsibility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking planning personnel. Supervision may be exercised over a subordinate staff assigned to specific projects. Does related work as required.
Read MoreLaBella Associates’ Planning Group seeks a Planner to join one of our Upstate NY offices. Our planning team partners closely with municipalities to provide planning and zoning support that strengthens communities and drives sustainable growth.
Read MoreDASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) is New York State's facilities finance and construction authority. DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private colleges and universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions which serve the public good. The Office of Environmental Affairs is responsible for DASNY's compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act and State Historic Preservation Act for all bond financings, construction projects, and grant projects.
Read MoreThe Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for New York’s Capital Region based in Albany, New York. The Transportation Council works with Federal, State, regional, and local government partners to plan for and implement a safe, resilient, and modern transportation system. Our work informs multi-million dollar transportation investment decisions and supports the implementation of In Motion: The Plan to 2050, the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Read MorePreview sessions for the Fall Annual Conference.
Please note this agenda is subject to change.
Looking to work with a dynamic team that is dedicated to building community capacity and supporting impactful economic development ecosystems across the Southern Tier? If so, you may enjoy a new career with Southern Tier 8 Regional Board! We are a government agency with several expanding initiatives in sustainability, workforce development, regional planning, and community development, and are now seeking a talented professional to join our team!
Read MoreCDRPC is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Economic Development Program Manager to help identify, develop, and secure funding for transformative projects across New York's Capital Region. This position leads economic development initiatives funded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), and related state and federal programs while supporting administration and growth of Capital Region Foreign-Trade Zone #121.
The ideal candidate will have experience in economic development, grant development, project management, partnership building, and public-sector collaboration. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to generate projects, secure funding, build strong partnerships, and advance regional economic development priorities.
Salary Range: $65,026–$105,421 depending on qualifications and appointment level.
To learn more and apply, submit a cover letter and resume to cdrpc@cdrpc.org.
Read MoreThe Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC) seeks a Transportation Planning Analyst with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems. The SMTC is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Onondaga County and small portions of Madison and Oswego Counties. The major work areas for this position include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Creative Suite desktop publication, and transportation/traffic analysis.
The starting Salary will depend on the applicant’s credentials and experience with the position being filled at either the mid or senior level.
Current Salary Ranges are:
Transportation Analyst $74,067 - $81,831
Senior Transportation Analyst $76,335- $96,404
The ideal candidate(s) will have some combination of the skills below; all skills not expected.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of transportation and land use planning and the municipal planning process, and knowledge of current planning trends.
• Traffic and Data Analysis: Familiarity with traffic analysis concepts and data will be beneficial.
Proficient with collecting, cleaning, verifying, and analyzing traffic and demographic data. Working knowledge of some of the software relevant to transportation planning and how it is applied to projects is also a benefit (e.g., ArcGIS Pro & Online, Synchro, TransCAD, or similar software suites).
Knowledge of data collection methods, applications, and technology such as GPS units, cameras, and tablets.
Experience with creating maps, applications, dashboards, and surveys using ArcGIS Online.
Proficiency with MS Excel and Word is expected; experience with MS Access or similar database software is desirable.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to convey technical information and data in a way that is easily understood by a non-technical audience.
• Visualization: Preferred candidates should have strong cartographic skills and ideally possess a basis level of user proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to create more advanced graphics, illustrations, and photo simulations, especially for transportation-related projects, in Illustrator and/or Photoshop, and the ability to complete reports in InDesign are highly desirable.
• Project management: For mid-level position, candidates should have some experience/familiarity with managing projects from scoping through completion. This mid/senior level position requires a highly technical, motivated, and experienced professional.
For further details, application instructions and a full job description, visit the SMTC web site at
www.smtcmpo.org
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and three (3) professional references to: Director, SMTC, 126 N. Salina Street, Suite 100, Syracuse, New York 13202, or e-mail to
jdagostino@smtcmpo.org.
Notes:
All applicants should be eligible to work in the U.S. without VISA sponsorship. Applicants invited to
interview will be encouraged to provide a sample of previous work outputs, graphics/report layout
work if applicable.
Should an employment offer be made, position requires physically working in the SMTC offices.
The position is open until filled.
For a description of the SMTC please visit our website at www.smtcmpo.org.
The City of Amsterdam is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented leader to serve as its next Director of Community & Economic Development.
Read MoreThe New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.
