Westchester County Government has an immediate opportunity for a Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) for our Department of Planning. Under general supervision, the successful candidate formulates, plans, coordinates and directs technical and non-technical environmental studies relating to the long-range planning of natural resources and the environmental quality of Westchester County.

This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner level in that the Principle Planner is also expected to organize, direct and supervise the work of a number of technical and professional positions, as well as manage the programs, projects and services involving consultants, municipalities or contracted employees. Supervision is exercised over professional planning and administrative support staff. Does related work as required.

Serves as the District Manager for the County Soil and Water Conservation District; develops and implements the District work plan and administers the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors;

Serves as a liaison to local officials, local, state and federal agencies, environmental organizations and the public to represent the County’s position on natural resource management and environmental protection;

Develops and implements new and innovative environmental studies, research techniques, data analyses and presentation media to address natural resource management and environmental protection issues;

Develops and implements new and innovative environmental studies, research techniques, data analyses and presentation media to address natural resource management and environmental protection issues.

Qualifications

Either: (a) Bachelor’s Degree* and six years of experience where the primary function of the position was in the performance of Regional, County or Municipal Environmental Science or Environmental Planning activities, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or (b) Bachelor’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Hydrology or a related area of Planning and five years of experience as defined in (a).

Substitution: A Master’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Hydrology or a related area of Planning may be substituted at the rate of 30 credits per year of experience for up to two years of experience required above. There is no substitution for the supervisory experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and NYS retirement plan

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@westchestercountyny.gov

Important: Please indicate Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) in the subject line of your e-mail.