Senior Planner and Junior Planner
Chautauqua Co. Department of Planning and Economic Development Has Immediate Openings for:
Senior Planner and Junior Planner - Full-time positions with benefits
Distinguishing Features of the Class: Employees of this class are responsible for specific phases of moderately difficult planning projects or may be in charge of a phase of a complex study. Work performed involves office work and field assignments, including; researching, analyzing and developing planning programs, policy development and grant writing/administration in connection with municipal, regional, or community planning. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Community Development. Supervision may be exercised over technical and clerical staff. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
- Assists the Director of Planning and Economic Development and other staff as requested in preparing the various elements of municipal, regional and community planning projects;
- Prepares and completes various elements of planning processes such as State Agricultural District Reviews; environmental reviews of county and local projects; farmland protection plans; policy development; feasibility reports and related plans and reports;
- Represents Planning and Economic Development Department at meetings;
- Interfaces with, and works collaboratively with, county departments, boards, and agencies on planning projects;
- Assists localities, developers and individuals in dealing with planning aspects of their programs;
- Assists in the review of referrals consisting of comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and local laws, special use permits, site plans, and use or area variances;
- Researches, collects and analyzes data necessary to complete elements of planning process and related policy development;
- Writes grant applications and assists in the administration of awarded grants;
- Develops and assists with presentation of educational and informational programs on current planning and zoning issues and various phases of development to local governments, agencies and individuals.