Job Opportunity: Deputy Commissioner of Planning for Orange County

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Job Opportunity: Deputy Commissioner of Planning for Orange County

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Planning. This is professional and administrative work at a supervisory level involving responsibility for assisting the Commissioner in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Planning Department. The work involves considerable contact with state and federal agency staff, public officials, consulting professionals, civic organizations and others relative to developing and administering a county planning program. The Deputy position will focus on land use and environmental matters or transportation and transit along with the supervision of units and consultants involving the same. Does related work as required.

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Job Opportunity: Part-Time Planning & Zoning Coordinator for City of Glens Falls

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Job Opportunity: Part-Time Planning & Zoning Coordinator for City of Glens Falls

The City of Glens Falls is seeking a part-time Planning and Zoning Coordinator to work with the Director of Planning and Zoning in the City’s first-ever Planning Department. This position will serve at the front lines of community development—working directly with residents, applicants, and professionals on project intake and review, while acting as a liaison to the City’s Planning and Zoning Boards. In this role, you’ll help ensure that the City’s new Comprehensive Plan is not just a document on a shelf, but a living guide—shaping growth, informing decisions, and helping Glens Falls evolve in a way that reflects and benefits the community it serves.

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Job Openings: Environmental Manager and Student Intern at DASNY

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Job Openings: Environmental Manager and Student Intern at DASNY

DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) is New York State's facilities finance and construction authority. DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private colleges and universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions which serve the public good.  The Office of Environmental Affairs is responsible for DASNY's compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act and State Historic Preservation Act for all bond financings, construction projects, and grant projects.

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Job Opportunity:

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Job Opportunity:

The Columbia Economic Development Corp. has resumed its search for an experienced, versatile, results-driven professional to pilot our multi-pronged initiatives in Columbia County NY.

The successful candidate will manage a staff of seven, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan, oversee a $3.5 million 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.

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Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Coordinator for The Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

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Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Coordinator for The Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

The Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Clean Energy Communities Coordinator. The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities Program for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region.

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Job Opportunity: Senior Planner for CDTA (Capital Region)

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Job Opportunity: Senior Planner for CDTA (Capital Region)

CDTA is looking for a creative and technical Senior Planner to shape the future of our transit infrastructure. In this role, you will lead the design and planning of major capital projects, including mid-sized infrastructure, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and mobility hubs, while contributing to other critical Planning Department initiatives. You will work at the intersection of urban design, engineering, and operations to create safe, accessible, and efficient transit environments. If you are passionate about urban planning and sustainable transportation, we want you on our team.

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Job Opportunity: Director of Planning for City of Niagara Falls

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Job Opportunity: Director of Planning for City of Niagara Falls

This is an administrative position Involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the City of Niagara Falls planning division. The incumbent will be required to lead and participate in the formulation, periodic analysis, and revision of a comprehensive planning program. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level administrator with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the subordinate staff in the planning division.

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Internship Opportunity: Planning Intern for LaBella - Glens Falls & Rochester Offices

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Internship Opportunity: Planning Intern for LaBella - Glens Falls & Rochester Offices

LaBella Associates is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to join our Planning Team in the Glens Falls and Rochester offices for the summer. This is a paid, part-time summer position offering hands-on experience in community planning, brownfield redevelopment, and downtown revitalization projects throughout Upstate New York. This internship provides an opportunity to work directly with planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and landscape architects on meaningful projects that shape communities.

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Job Opening: Climate Justice Fellowship Planner for Shared Mobility Inc.

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SMI is seeking a highly motivated Climate Justice Fellowship Planner for a 12-month, full-time position as part of the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s Climate Justice Fellowship Program. This role is designed for an emerging professional who is ready to contribute meaningfully to real-world clean transportation initiatives while accelerating their career in climate justice and mobility planning.

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Job Opportunity: Community Development Specialist in Livingston County

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This is an entry level professional position responsible for assisting in a variety of planning and management functions within the applicable Livingston County Department (Economic Development or Planning).  A considerable amount of autonomy and independent judgment is exercised when performing the duties assigned.  Assignments may increase in complexity and responsibility as the incumbent increases in professional competence. 

Work is performed in the office and in the field.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor.  A Community Development Specialist does related work as assigned.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Assists with special projects related to infrastructure/utilities, housing, transportation, environmental issues, economic development, and shared municipal services;

  • Assists in developing, administering, and assessing policies related to budget, program, and agency procedures and performs studies and analysis for special projects and research assignments;

  • Acts as the liaison between the County and public interest groups and other organizations involved in community development; 

  • Participates in meetings with civic and business leaders, town and village boards, and other interested organizations to determine regional and community development needs;

  • Assists with preparing grant applications and grant implementation;

  • Collects and summarizes data relative to capital improvement projects, including but not limited to project status, schedules, reviewing project milestones and deliverables, and budget/cost benefit analysis;

  • Answers requests for information from the public and other County departments; and

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

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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

Job Opening: Enforcement Officer for the Village of Lake George

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Status:             Permanent Part Time, 10-20 +/- hours a week (varies in off-season)

Salary:             $22.00/ hour (non-benefit eligible)

Qualifications: Either of the following:

(a) Associate’s degree in construction technology or a comparable field; or

(b) Graduation from high school and two years of experience in building construction work which involves construction compliance regulations.

 

Required Skills: All the following experience/skill set:

·       Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Computer Use and Typing

·       Must be able to work across enforcement disciplines

·       Must be able to understand construction documents/plans

 

Duties:            This position involves assisting the Village of Lake George Planning and Zoning Office with normal day-to-day enforcement operations. Specific duties on a weekly basis would include, but not be limited to:

·       Answer inquiries in person, and through phone / email

·       Work with contractors with issues on-site at projects

·       Partake in weekly construction inspections of local projects

·       Partake in monthly stormwater inspections of SWPPP projects

·       Partake in seasonal visual observation for compliance and issuing notices/letters for compliance issues or violations

·       Assists with general office duties as needed

 

Applications and Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact Dan Barusch, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning at dbarusch@townoflakegeorge.gov, or Julie Allen, Village Clerk at clerk@lgvillage.org. 

 

The Village of Lake George is an EOE/AA Employer.