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Job Opening: Sustainability Coordinator for Southern Tier 8 Regional Board
July 21, 2026
Job Opening: Sustainability Coordinator for Southern Tier 8 Regional Board
July 21, 2026

Looking to work with a dynamic team that is dedicated to building community capacity and supporting impactful economic development ecosystems across the Southern Tier? If so, you may enjoy a new career with Southern Tier 8 Regional Board!  We are a government agency with several expanding initiatives in sustainability, workforce development, regional planning, and community development, and are now seeking a talented professional to join our team! 

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July 21, 2026
Job Opening: Economic Development Program Manager for Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC)
July 21, 2026
Job Opening: Economic Development Program Manager for Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC)
July 21, 2026

CDRPC is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Economic Development Program Manager to help identify, develop, and secure funding for transformative projects across New York's Capital Region. This position leads economic development initiatives funded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), and related state and federal programs while supporting administration and growth of Capital Region Foreign-Trade Zone #121.

The ideal candidate will have experience in economic development, grant development, project management, partnership building, and public-sector collaboration. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to generate projects, secure funding, build strong partnerships, and advance regional economic development priorities.

Salary Range: $65,026–$105,421 depending on qualifications and appointment level.

To learn more and apply, submit a cover letter and resume to cdrpc@cdrpc.org.

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July 21, 2026
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Job Opening: Transportation / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst for SMTC
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Job Opening: Director of Community & Economic Development for City of Amsterdam
July 17, 2026
Job Opening: Director of Community & Economic Development for City of Amsterdam
July 17, 2026

The City of Amsterdam is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented leader to serve as its next Director of Community & Economic Development.

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July 17, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planning Coordinator for Schenectady County.
June 23, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planning Coordinator for Schenectady County.
June 23, 2026

Schenectady County is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Planning Coordinator with our Economic Development and Planning Team.

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June 23, 2026
Job Opportunity: Economic Development Specialist for City of Ithaca
June 23, 2026
Job Opportunity: Economic Development Specialist for City of Ithaca
June 23, 2026
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Job Opportunity: Housing Development Coordinator for Columbia County Economic Development Corportation
June 23, 2026
Job Opportunity: Housing Development Coordinator for Columbia County Economic Development Corportation
June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026
Job Opportunity: Senior GIS Analyst for Cayuga County
June 15, 2026
Job Opportunity: Senior GIS Analyst for Cayuga County
June 15, 2026

The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development is excited to post an opportunity to join an excellent planning team with an immediate opening for a Senior GIS Analyst. We are a multi-disciplined, progressive Planning & Economic Development Office with a staff of five, including a Director, three professional planners, as well as a Senior GIS Analyst position, committed to assisting the 23 Towns and 9 Villages within the County, improving the quality of life in our communities and protecting our natural resources.

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June 15, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planner for Cayuga County
June 15, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planner for Cayuga County
June 15, 2026

The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development is excited to post an opportunity to join an excellent planning team with an immediate opening for a Planner. We are a multi-disciplined, progressive Planning & Economic Development Office with a staff of five, including a Director, three professional planners, as well as a Senior GIS Analyst position, committed to assisting the 23 Towns and 9 Villages within the County, improving the quality of life in our communities and protecting our natural resources.

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June 15, 2026
Job Opportunities: Deputy Director of Planning, Grants Administrator and Senior Planner for City of Pawtucket RI
June 10, 2026
Job Opportunities: Deputy Director of Planning, Grants Administrator and Senior Planner for City of Pawtucket RI
June 10, 2026

Three openings in Pawtucket Rhode Island including: Deputy Director of Planning; Grants Administrator; and Senior Planner.

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June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planner for Town of Poughkeepsie
June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Planner for Town of Poughkeepsie
June 10, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie is hiring for a Planner (HELP).

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June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Transportation Planner for Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)
June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Transportation Planner for Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)
June 10, 2026

Join our team! The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Tompkins County, is seeking a transportation planner to support transportation planning and policy initiatives across Tompkins County and develop recommendations and advance projects related to roadway improvements, active transportation, trails, and transportation safety.

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June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Senior GIS Specialist for Schenectady County
June 10, 2026
Job Opportunity: Senior GIS Specialist for Schenectady County
June 10, 2026

 Schenectady County Economic Development and Planning Department is seeking an experienced Senior GIS Specialist to lead our GIS program and be part of our team working on varied Planning and Economic Development initiatives.

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June 10, 2026
Job Opening: Planning Technician The Town of Plattsburgh
May 27, 2026
Job Opening: Planning Technician The Town of Plattsburgh
May 27, 2026

The Town of Plattsburgh is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Planning Technician.

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May 27, 2026
Job Opportunity: Principal Planner for Westchester County Department of Planning
May 14, 2026
Job Opportunity: Principal Planner for Westchester County Department of Planning
May 14, 2026

Located in the Department of Planning - White Plains: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class formulates, plans, coordinates and directs technical and non-technical environmental studies relating to the long-range planning of natural resources and the environmental quality of Westchester County.

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May 14, 2026
Job Opportunities: Two Opportunities at Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board
May 14, 2026
Job Opportunities: Two Opportunities at Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Job Opportunity: Mid-Level Planner for Wendel
April 28, 2026
Job Opportunity: Mid-Level Planner for Wendel
April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
Job Opening: Transportation Planner for the Capital Region Transportation Council
April 20, 2026
Job Opening: Transportation Planner for the Capital Region Transportation Council
April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026
Job Opening: Senior Transportation Planner for Capital Region Transportation Council
April 20, 2026
Job Opening: Senior Transportation Planner for Capital Region Transportation Council
April 20, 2026
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Job Opportunity: Director of Planning & Community Development Services for Schoharie County
April 20, 2026
Job Opportunity: Director of Planning & Community Development Services for Schoharie County
April 20, 2026
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NY Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association

The New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.

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