RFP: Recreation Study for the Town of Cazenovia

The Town of Cazenovia (Town) will assess community-wide recreational opportunities and gaps with the goal to support health, equity and well-being for all residents. A consultant will be engaged to assess community needs through focus groups and analysis of existing programs across all ages. The outcome will be more efficient use of resources to provide recreational programming. Deliverables will include a draft assessment of existing programs, a summary comparison of alternative recreation models in similarly sized communities, a plan for comprehensive recreational programming, and identification of a pilot program.

View the full RFP here.

Job Opening: Planner for Dutchess County

Salary: $71,640

This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.

This is professional planning work involving responsibility for research, preparation of reports and studies, and the recommendation of solutions to planning problems. This position is distinguished from that of Junior Planner in that incumbents are expected to be able to work independently on a wide range of planning problems (e.g. transportation, land use, environmental, regional) without specific instructions.

In addition, this position generally works on more complex and politically sensitive planning problems. Work is usually performed under general supervision and may at times involve the direction of lower level planning personnel assisting in the preparation of a particular report.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Conducts studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to municipal, regional, community and transportation planning; collects, analyzes, and presents various transportation, land use and socioeconomic data; conducts studies on actual and potential land use, business development and housing; conducts studies on transportation, water supply, sewage, public utilities, schools, recreation and other community facilities; obtains and collates statistical data relative to capital improvement projects covering such subjects as tax base, elements of municipal indebtedness and sources of revenue; prepares charts, drafts, designs, scaled layouts and other illustrative materials; meets with municipal planning boards, zoning boards and legislative bodies to advise on planning matters and make recommendations; participates in meetings with civic and business leaders concerning municipal and/or county planning needs; prepares or assists in the preparation of applications for state and federal grants-in-aid; provides information to the public via email, the web, telephone or in person; maintains public outreach information systems and conducts transportation planning studies when assigned to Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Transportation Planning program; assists with implementation and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS) applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Master's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography, economics or transportation planning);

OR: (B) Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography; economics, or transportation planning) and one (1) year of technical work experience in planning;

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit a cover letter and resume on or before October 17, 2024 to: dctc@dutchessny.gov

Chapter Announcements: Smart Growth Conference in CNY on November 15

Smart growth is the idea that places should grow in ways that make them stronger, vibrant, and sustainable, while improving quality of life for all. We'd like to use this event to kick off collaborative efforts and creative ideas to positively shape the future of the community we call home.

Our tentative schedule focuses on the four panels below:

• Placemaking, Open Spaces & Public Amenities

• Housing & Development

• Transportation & Infrastructure

• Local and Regional Development Patterns

More information here:  syracuseurbanism.org/sgcny. We hope to see you there!