About the Role
Artheon is seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to join our dynamic Planning Department Team. This position will be located at our Albany, New York office. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, manage planning projects from inception through implementation, facilitate public outreach, prepare technical planning documents, and mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical research and writing, document preparation and publication.
- Complete all aspects of public engagement: presentation materials, community surveys, stakeholder interviews, website setup, and community meetings.
- Attend community public meetings and hearings.
- Prepare comprehensive plans, zoning regulations/form-based codes, design guidelines, and other community plans.
- Develop strategies for communities throughout New York.
- Conduct environmental review (SEQRA/NEPA), including preparation of Environmental Impact Statements.
- Collaborate with other team members on a variety of projects.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Planning or related field.
- Minimum of 8 plus years of practical experience in a professional consulting environment including Project Management/leadership role.
- Must be certified by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
- Demonstrated excellence in technical writing, experience in preparing budgets/work plan and proposals.
- Must be accomplished in the management of multiple projects with excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience in staff supervision.
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and colleagues internally and externally.
- Ability to work as a member of a team on multiple projects in different phases at the same time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point required.
- ESRI ArcGIS software familiarity.
- Adobe Creative Suite familiarity.
Skills
- Technical writing
- Project Management
- Presentation skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Staff supervision
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Adobe Creative Suite
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8 plus years
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in Planning or related field
- AICP Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $110,000 / year
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Educational assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
About the Company
- Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm.
- With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.
