Senior Planner

LaBella Associates Planning Group seeks Senior Planners to join our Rochester, Glens Falls, Albany and Syracuse offices. The Planning Group at LaBella Associates provides tailored services in redevelopment strategies community & neighborhood planning, zoning, active transportation, market analysis, sustainability & resilience planning, grant services, and community engagement to a variety of municipal and private clients in addition to serving internal LaBella divisions.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning the ideal candidate will have broad range of experience in planning with an appreciation and understanding of strategic redevelopment planning (downtowns, brownfields), land use planning (comprehensive planning and zoning), placemaking, and public outreach. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential for the position.

Duties

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an eagerness to learn any of these duties. Some of the duties the candidate may be involved in include:

Preparing reports and analyses including land use plans, strategic downtown/economic development plans, and area/neighborhood plans.

Leading and participating in public meetings and community engagement.

Preparing zoning updates and other development regulations

Applying for and administering grants

Managing projects including scheduling, budgets, and client communications.

Developing and nurturing client relationships including preparation of proposals.

Requirements

Broad understanding of the principles and practices of planning, public outreach, and revitalization.

Familiarity with grants and funding

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

GIS Mapping

Presentation/speaking skills

Graphic skills

Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn

Outgoing personality

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet-LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events