Village of Potsdam

Planner 1 (Part-Time)

Part-time

Potsdam, NY

Government

Job Description

The Village of Potsdam is looking for a Part-Time Planner for the Planning & Development Department

The Village of Potsdam is seeking an organized and motivated individual to join its Planning & Development Department as a part-time Planner I. This role involves supporting high-impact infrastructure and community development projects through project coordination, communication, and compliance work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in planning, public service, and local government.

Typical Work Activities: · Collects data and participates in studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to municipal, regional and community planning;

· Collects, analyzes and tabulates data on census statistics for use in population, housing, community development and land use reports;

· Assists in studies relating to open space, parking, community development, environmental concerns, traffic and other facilities for municipalities and other subdivisions of government;

· Prepares preliminary data in support of grant applications including demographic, spatial and environmental review;

· Reviews and critiques requests for zoning variances, housing redevelopment and rehabilitation, 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;

· Participates in meetings with civic and business leaders, neighborhood groups and planning committees to determine regional and community planning needs and may assist higher level Planners in making presentations;

· Assists in the staffing of various Boards including the County Planning Board, The Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, The Fair Housing Task Force and the Environmental Management Council.

What You’ll Gain:

· A meaningful role at the heart of Potsdam’s revitalization and infrastructure upgrades

· Experience in municipal project delivery and public-sector development work

· Opportunity for increased hours or full-time consideration based on performance and future funding

Additional Details:

· Part-time: 20 hours/week (flexible schedule)

· This position is currently being filled under the HELP Program and will not require an examination at this time.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to:

Georgine Scott, Village Clerk

PO Box 5168, Potsdam, NY 13676

gscott@vi.potsdam.ny.us

Preferred candidates will be invited for one or more interviews by phone, Zoom, or in-person.

Compensation

Hourly rate commensurate with experience

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Either:

· Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or Public Administration or, a closely related degree with a concentration or minor in planning or community development; OR

· Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in another field and at least one year of experience in municipal, community or regional planning.

Your degree 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. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Ideal Candidate:

· A proactive doer who takes initiative and delivers results

· A clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal and writing skills

· Exceptionally organized, reliable, and able to manage a fast-moving to-do list

· Comfortable working independently while staying aligned with team priorities

· Enthusiastic about community development and public service

· Familiarity with local government, infrastructure projects, or grant management is a plus

Benefits

Contact Information

https://vi.potsdam.ny.us/the-village-of-potsdam-is-looking-for-a-part-time-planner-for-the-planning-development-department/