Job Opening: Assistant Planner, Colonie, NY
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The Town of Colonie is located in Upstate New York at the heart of New York's Capital Region. The Town is made up by 57 square miles of land bordered by the Mohawk River to the north and the Hudson River to the east. Since Colonial times, people had to cross through what is now Colonie in order to make their way between the cities of Albany, Schenectady, or Troy. The Town of Colonie is a highly desirable location, centrally located and served by airports and interstates.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Planner. The Assistant Planner is an essential team member in the Planning and Economic Development Department. The Assistant Planner has a number of responsibilities including, but not limited to, performing completeness reviews of application and notifies applicants regarding deficiencies or noncompliance with approved procedures, advising them of necessary corrective steps; responding to inquiries from the general public relative to such matters as land use, soil conditions, flood areas, utilities, etc.; and working with other involved Town departments regarding requirements for site plan approval.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or higher in Civil Technology, Engineering Technology, Geography, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field
At least two years of experience assisting in planning work
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Please refer to the full posting for a complete description. https://colonie.org/departments/civilservice/employment#opening3
The deadline to apply is January 12, 2024.
Dynamic local development corporation seeks experienced, versatile, results-driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi-pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of eight, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan and organizational policies, oversee a $3.5 million small business loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.