Community Development & Planning Specialist

Suffolk County • Hauppauge, NY

22h

About The Position

Suffolk County Government seeks highly motivated Urban Planners and Project Managers to join the Department of Economic Development & Planning. Does related work as required. As a member of the Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development team the primary duties of the position include project management, including the day-to-day management of consultant teams, project deliverables and timelines; grant writing and management; ongoing communication with civic and community organizations; development of a thorough understanding of community needs and goals; and collaboration with local municipalities for technical assistance and project support.

Requirements

• One year of urban planning and project management experience.
• Experience in collaborating with staff members and residents
• Experience with public outreach, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination
• Skills related to graphical design of printed and digital materials, including experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar software, and experience creating highly visual reports and documents
• Thorough understanding of fundamental planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic implications of planning decisions.
• Practice as a problem solver who will help identify solutions and manage processes to facilitate effective planning procedures, policies, and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field AND One (1) year of experience planning transit-oriented developments in downtowns or neighborhood centers in suburban areas.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge in the following subject matters is highly desirable: Urban and traditional neighborhood design Urban economics Equity planning frameworks Transit and transportation planning and policy Developments in personal and micro mobility Housing policy and programs Community and economic development Environmental justice and the built environment

Responsibilities

• project management, including the day-to-day management of consultant teams, project deliverables and timelines
• grant writing and management
• ongoing communication with civic and community organizations
• development of a thorough understanding of community needs and goals
• collaboration with local municipalities for technical assistance and project support

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees