Job Opportunity: Part-time Planner for Town of Tonawanda, NY

2026 Part-Time Planner

Job Description:

The Town of Tonawanda, NY is currently seeking an assistant planner on a part-time basis (<20 hours/week) to work in the Office of Planning and Development. The successful candidate would be working with project applicants in the current planning and economic development section under the direction of the Director of Community Development. Additional work on long-term planning projects may be assigned as needed including the Comprehensive Plan Update and work on the alternative transportation program.

The Planning and Development office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Town will be able to provide paid compensation at a rate between $21.59/hour - $35/hour depending on qualifications. Ideally, this position would be filled with a candidate that possesses a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning (MUP) or related field, but it may also be filled by someone with less education and experience including a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and less than two years of experience in Town planning. This part-time position does not include any other fringe benefits from the Town, but could potentially lead to full-time employment with the Town that would include other benefits.

Applicant Information:

Send cover letter and resume in either electronic or hard copy to:

James Hartz, Director of Community Development

169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive

Tonawanda, NY 14150

Phone: (716) 871-8847 ext. 1

Email: jhartz@tonawanda.ny.us

Application Deadline:

The deadline for applications shall be April 2, 2026, however, this position will remain open until filled through December 31, 2026