Job Opportunity: Deputy Director for Planning at Jefferson County
/Jefferson County seeks an experienced planning professional to serve as Deputy Director of County Planning. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to the Director, manage advanced planning projects, and assist in developing departmental policies. Key responsibilities include supervising all professional, technical, and support staff and assuming the duties and authority of the Director in their absence. This position reports to the Director of County Planning and requires the ability to work with a high degree of independent judgment.
The Jefferson County Planning Department goes beyond just traditional land use zoning. It encompasses a broader scope of community planning, economic development support, environmental stewardship, data provision, and crucial technical assistance to local municipalities, all aimed at fostering well-managed and sustainable growth for the entire county. Experienced planning leaders with a passion for strategic visioning in Jefferson County are encouraged to apply!
Mohawk Valley EDGE, in partnership with Oneida County, the Town of New Hartford and Mohawk Valley Health System, is soliciting proposals from qualified planning and consulting firms to prepare a zoning code update for the former St. Luke’s Hospital Campus. This project will support redevelopment of the site and advance smart growth and neighborhood revitalization goals.