Planner

LaBella Associates•Glens Falls, NY

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and is a certified Great Place To Work. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Madrid, Spain. LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project’s feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between. LaBella Associates’ Planning Group seeks a Planner to join one of our Upstate NY offices. Our planning team partners closely with municipalities to provide planning and zoning support that strengthens communities and drives sustainable growth. We specialize in community planning, area and neighborhood planning, zoning and land use regulations, revitalization strategies, environmental planning, grant services, and robust community engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in community planning, zoning, engagement and data analysis. The candidate may also participate in a broad range of other planning services offered by LaBella Associates including revitalization planning, housing analysis, grants, and community engagement. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for the position.

Requirements

Understanding of the principles and practices of planning and economic development.
GIS Mapping
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Graphic skills
Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn
Outgoing personality
Master’s in urban planning, public administration, or a related field and 1-2 years of experience.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree will also be considered
Proficiency with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, online applications and mobile applications

Nice To Haves

AICP preferred or on track to achieve certification

Responsibilities

Assisting in preparing reports and analyses including land use plans, strategic downtown/economic development plans, and area/neighborhood plans.
Preparing maps for reports and planning/development analyses.
Assisting with grants.
Assistance with environmental reviews
Participating in public meetings and community engagement.