The commission’s planner will assist local governments in the rural Tug Hill region in land use planning, local law development and revision, and general technical support to planning boards and other municipal boards. The planner works out of the commission Watertown office, interacting daily with other program and support staff. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:•The preparation of town and village comprehensive plans.•The preparation of zoning laws, subdivision regulations, and other local land use controls.•The creation of maps and other GIS products in support of planning projects.•The organization and/or delivery of training workshops for municipal land use officials.•Other related tasks as required.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:•Good knowledge of the principles and procedures of planning and related research.•Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.•Ability to undertake complex planning and related research work at a high professional level.•Ability to work on interdisciplinary projects related to community development and natural resources.•Ability to present oneself well and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.•Ability to get along well with others, especially local officials.•Ability to attend evening meetings throughout the Tug Hill region.•Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (Microsoft and Adobe products).•Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) software (particularly QGIS).•Familiarity with governmental procedures, New York State planning and zoning law, and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:•Graduation from a regionally accredited college with Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, City or Regional Planning, Geography, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, or related field and demonstrated experience in municipal, county or regional planning or directly related work, particularly in New York.•Degree requirement may be substituted with substantial relevant experience.•NYS Driver’s License.

Minimum Salary: 55005 Maximum Salary: 68805 Salary Unit: Yearly