Planning Administrator – Housing and Community Development Director - Tompkins County NY

Tompkins County, NY is centrally located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in an area surrounded by dramatic gorges and waterfalls. It has a small-town atmosphere while showcasing the qualities of a larger city through a diverse and active arts and culture scene. The Department of Planning and Sustainability’s staff of fourteen professionals work collaboratively across disciplines on planning as well as policy and program development in various topic areas including housing, economic development, natural resources, transportation and sustainability.

The Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, located in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Planning Administrator - Housing and Community Development Director to lead planning efforts and develop creative programs to expand and improve housing and community development opportunities. Starting salary is $95,534, rising to $100,568 after 9 months.

Affordable, safe, energy-efficient, and appealing housing is a priority in Tompkins County’s plans, strategies, and implementation efforts, including our long-standing local Community Housing Development Fund which supports affordable housing development.

We are looking for an innovative and experienced person who can develop, oversee and direct complex projects, programs, grants, and contracts. Come work with us in a place where you will be valued, challenged, and connected to an amazing group of volunteers and professionals who care about creating a better quality of life for our residents.

Hiring Immediately

Deadline for applications: February 17, 2025

Salary Range: Starting salary is $95,534, rising to $100,568 after 9 months.

Benefits

· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

· New York State Retirement Plan

· New York State Deferred Compensation

· New York State 529 College Savings Program

Responsibilities

· Directs County efforts and supervises work within the Department of Planning and Sustainability to address housing and community development needs, including planning to identify needs and develop solutions to address those needs.

· Provides expert guidance and support to the County and the wider community in methods to address community development and housing priorities and in implementing, evaluating, and improving initiatives supporting these priorities.

· Identifies, manages, and administers grant-making, grant-seeking, and grant compliance and reporting activities to support departmental planning-related goals and policies using federal, state, and private funding.

· Oversees departmental administrative functions regarding contracting and grant management in compliance with County, state and federal administrative policies, including conducting internal reviews and maintaining internal departmental policies and procedures.

· Prepares plans, studies, and reports addressing a variety of issues including comprehensive plans, strategies, needs assessments, and policy analyses.

Qualifications or Requirements

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree AND five (5) years of professional experience related to housing, community development, land use or other relevant planning fields, including management of complex programs, contracts, and/or grants; OR

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree AND seven (7) years of professional experience related to housing, community development, land use or other relevant planning fields, including management of complex programs, contracts, and/or grants; OR

(c) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as described in (a) and (b) above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,534.00 - $100,568.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ithaca, NY 14850

Salary : $95,534 - $100,568