Senior Planner

LaBella Associates Planning Group seeks Senior Planners to join our Buffalo, 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