Principal Planner

THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION.

Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.

Completed applications can be emailed to civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off at the office.

SALARY: 2025 $83,380 NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Yearly increases

LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs - Mayor’s Office – Planning Department

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: either

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics or a related field and THREE (3) years of full time paid related experience, TWO (2) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York state registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field and FIVE (5) years of full time paid progressively responsible related experience at a level indicating command of the planning discipline, TWO (2) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
  
  

SPECIAL NOTES

• Applicants with American Institute of Certified Planners certification are desired.
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.
  
  

DUTIES: This position exists in the City of Saratoga Springs and is an advanced professional, managerial position performing a range of duties relating to land-use policy setting, city planning, zoning and economic and community development, preparation of planning documents, land use plans, regulations and reports. The position requires substantial communication with public officials, civic organizations, lawyers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, developers, contractors and the public. General supervision by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor with direct supervision by the Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. The Principal Planner may supervise a varying number of subordinate professionals and sub-professional employees. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Illustrative only

• Prepares comprehensive land use plans, municipal ordinances, and public policy documents;
• Works in coordination with the Administrator of the office of Planning and Economic Development in preparing planning statistics, data, records and reports;
• Provides primary staff support to the Planning Board including, but not limited to, technical assistance to applicants, project review, guidance in the application of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and attendance at night meetings as required;
• Provides other services to the Planning Board as appropriate;
• Develops assignments, work plans, schedules and monitors individual project completion;
• Supervises subordinate staff and activities relating to City land use boards;