Job Opportunity: Planner/Stormwater Management Technician for Town of Halfmoon
/The Town of Halfmoon, NY is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Planner/Stormwater Management Technician in the Town’s Department of Building, Planning and Development.
The Town of Halfmoon, with a population of 26,000+ and located in Southern Saratoga County, has been among the fastest growing communities in the Capital District for over two decades.
The candidate will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience (office and field work) in all aspects of planning, zoning, land development, environmental protection, stormwater management, transportation, comprehensive planning, and grant writing. The position is a semi-technical full-time position (40 hrs/week), 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, plus required attendance at meetings of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Building, Planning and Development. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with relevant experience and education, comfortable with public speaking, and possess excellent writing and computer skills.
Benefits include: Health, Dental & Vision insurance, NY State & Local Retirement system membership, paid time off, professional development assistance, flex spending (healthcare) and other programs/benefits. Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest, and direct any questions to: Richard Harris, Coordinator of Building, Planning & Development, Town of Halfmoon, at rharris@townofhalfmoon.org by May 26, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
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