Planner- NY HELPS Program-Local

This is the entrance level of professional planning work in the Livingston County Planning Department.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Deputy Planning Director and the general supervision of the Planning Director and may initially consist of basic professional assignments in keeping with the job level.  Assignments may increase in complexity and responsibility as an employee increases in professional competence.  The duties may be performed in either the office or the field.  The incumbent may supervise clerical or other non-professional personnel and student interns.  Incumbent must be willing to attend and participate in evening meetings.  A Planner does related work as assigned.  

• Provides technical assistance to municipalities that are preparing community comprehensive plans, zoning laws, subdivision regulations, and other land use regulations;
• Participates in studies involving research, investigation, and analysis of sociological, economic, and environmental factors related to municipal, regional, and community planning;
• Collects, tabulates, and analyzes data on census statistics for use in population, housing, and land use reports;
• Performs studies relating to open space, parking, traffic, and other community facilities for municipalities and other sub-divisions of government within the county;
• Prepares charts and layouts to scale and other graphic materials;
• Obtains and collates statistical data relative to capital improvement programs concerning such subjects as tax base, elements of municipal indebtedness, and sources of revenue;
• Participates in meetings with civic and business leaders, village and town boards, and planning committees to determine regional and community planning needs;
• May assist the Planning Director and Deputy Planning Director with preparing grant applications and grant implementation;
• Reviews and critiques requests for zoning variances, land use changes, and subdivision plans, and assists in redesigning the residential, commercial, or industrial components to conform to the municipality's zoning and subdivision requirements;
• Performs miscellaneous office work and maintains records of the Planning Board's activities;
• Prepares maps and analyzes geographic data using geographic information system computer hardware and software;
• Answers requests for information from the public and other County departments;
• May supervise staff and student interns; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Working knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology, and practices employed in municipal planning; working knowledge of the sociological, economic, environmental, engineering, designs, and research factors in problems involved in community planning; working knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting, mapping, and graphic visual methods as applied to community planning; working knowledge of basic research methods and techniques; working knowledge of computer applications in planning, including geographic information systems and mapping, spreadsheets, and database management software; ability to understand complex oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to get along well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option #	1	2	3
Training/Education	Possession of a Master’s degree[1] in municipal, urban, or regional planning or a closely related field of study.	Possession of a Bachelor’s degree[1] in political science, landscape architecture, planning, geography, or a field of study related to planning.	Possession of a Bachelor’s degree[1].
General experience	None required.	One (1) year of full-time, paid experience performing municipal, urban and/or regional planning duties.	Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience performing municipal, urban and/or regional planning duties.
Supervisory experience	None required.
License/ Certification	N.A.
Other requirements	See Special Qualifications below.

Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.  

1. An appropriate driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment and the incumbent must possess an automobile for use on the job.  
2. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
3. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.

Planner – NY HELPS Program – Local – NC in County service
NOTE:  Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.
SPECIAL NOTE:  This is a position in the non-competitive class.  An appointee will attain permanent competitive status as a Planner, without examination, upon the HELP Program ending and one year of service with satisfactory ratings.

Salary : $36 - $44