Job Opening: Planner, DPW for Town of Brighton, NY

The Town of Brighton, New York is seeking applications for the Planner position within the Department of Public Works. This professional position is a key role focused on program development, planning, and coordination within the department, reporting to a Senior Planner. The role involves significant responsibility for undertaking and directing various planning-related assignments. This includes compiling and analyzing data related to physical, social, and economic problems, reviewing proposals (like zoning and subdivision), and actively contributing to the preparation of essential planning documents such as local master plans, zoning ordinances, and the county comprehensive development plan. The Planner will also be instrumental in preparing components of the town capital improvement program and assisting with environmental quality review (SEQRA) documents.

This position requires proven abilities in planning, review, and coordination, alongside sound professional judgment to analyze and solve complex planning problems. A core function of the role is external representation, including providing staff support for public participation activities and representing the department before legislative committees, town boards, other governmental groups, and the general public, requiring strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum qualifications are flexible but require a strong educational background in a relevant field such as Urban Planning, Geography, or Environmental Planning. Candidates generally need a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field plus at least two years of professional planning experience in areas like land use, transportation, or comprehensive planning. Alternatively, a Master's degree in one of the mentioned fields is acceptable. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.

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