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Deputy Commissioner 

Orange County Department of Planning

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The Orange County, New York, Department of Planning is seeking to fill one of two Deputy Commissioner positions. The new Deputy will handle either oversight of the Transportation and Transit Units or the Land Use and Environmental Units. Applicants for either position should have supervisory experience including budgeting and fiscal management as well as human resource management. The target hiring salary range is $100,000-$154,130. Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, and NYS Retirement. Competitive examination is not a requirement for this position.  FINAL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT TO A FINGERPRINT CHECK AND CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. More information is available at: https://orange-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

 

SEND RESUME TO:

Commissioner of Planning

Orange County Department of Planning

124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924

Or Email Erussell@orangecountygov.com

 

Applicants for the Transportation and Transit Units Deputy will ideally have experience with MPO administration activities such as:

• Coordination of Planning and Policy meetings, public notices and comments, public meetings

• UPWP updates, reimbursements, and reporting

• TIP administration and reporting

• LRTP preparation

• Preparation and/or coordination of transportation plans and studies (e.g. corridor analysis, transit route redesigns)

• Consultant management

• Travel Demand Modeling and Traffic Analysis processes

• Air Quality Conformity process

• MPO coordination within a Transportation Management Area

 

Applicants for the Land Use and Environmental Units Deputy will ideally have experience with activities such as:

• General Municipal Law 239 review of municipal land use applications

• Preparation and/or coordination of Comprehensive Plans or elements thereof such as land use, water, economic development, open space

• Agricultural & Farmland Protection Plan preparation and implementation

• Preparation of model land use laws

• New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program

• Green House Gas Inventories and Climate Action Plans

• Grant applications, administration, and reimbursement

• Consultant management

• Coordination of trails, greenway, and similar construction projects, including grant management

• Experience working with multiple departments on County projects

• Procurement and contracting

 

 

 

Principal Planner

Orange County Department of Planning

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Orange County, New York, Department of Planning is accepting applications for the position of Principal Planner. This position is currently in the NYS HELPS program and is not subject to Civil Service Examination. This supervisory position is responsible for specialized professional and technical work related to municipal, community, county, and regional transportation planning, especially as it relates to the federally mandated allocation of federal transportation and capital funds under the auspices of the Orange County Transportation Council, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Orange County (MPO). Work is performed under the supervision of the Commissioner of Planning/MPO Director with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out transportation planning activities. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel. Related work is performed as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: A) Possession of a Master's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and four (4) years of experience where the primary function of the position was Regional, County, Municipal or Transportation planning activities, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning; OR B) Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and six (6) years of experience as outlined in (A) above, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning.

 

Some typical work activities related to the Transportation and Transit Units include:

• Overseeing grant program management including financial recordkeeping, and grant application, reimbursement and reporting requirements;

• Coordinating the formulation, assignment, and scheduling of reports, planning studies, program services, and performance reviews in concert with department staff, consultants, and other regional, federal, state, and local entities;

• Organizing and analyzing data for plans and studies and to monitor performance, compliance or plan service improvements;

• Preparing reports and recommendations;

• Ensure effective public participation, education, and communication regarding delivery of department and Transportation Council services and/or programs;

• Providing guidance to Transportation Council member municipalities and administering Transportation Council activities.

 

SALARY: For County Employees – According to CSEA contract for Grade 18. For New Employees – Grade 18, Step 02 – effective Jan 2025 $49.8268/hr; $103,639.74 annually (40-hour work week)

 

FINAL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT TO A FINGERPRINT CHECK AND CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. More information is available at: https://orange-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

 

SEND RESUME TO:

Commissioner of Planning

Orange County Department of Planning

124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924

Or Email Erussell@orangecountygov.com

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Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council

Transportation Planner 2

Apply by August 15, 2025 by 4 p.m. (EST)

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Position Overview

 

Transportation Planner 2 is a multidisciplinary planner position that support GBNRTC’s work with GIS mapping, data collection/analysis, regional traffic modeling, researching and writing reports, developing visuals that communicate data effectively and participating in public outreach activities. It’s important to note that these are not all required skills for one candidate. Employees tend to focus on some but not all of the types of work that we do but the opportunity to train and broaden your skill set is encouraged and supported by GBNRTC. TP2s work on tasks independently that contribute to team initiatives or work products. TP2s work under the direction and supervision of senior staff who provide guidance and help to prioritize work between multiple initiatives when necessary.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

GBNRTC has a need for General Planning and Regional Transportation modeling and Power BI skills at this time and candidates with experience in either of these fields and/or a background that would translate to developing these skills will be prioritized.

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In addition, the ideal candidate has the following traits:

- Skilled at research and report writing.

- Interest and passion in planning the regional transportation system for multi-modal travel.

- Skilled communicator both in written and verbal form

- Self-motivated work style that can work through challenges independently and provide potential solutions

- Team-minded approach to work that is productive and contributes to group projects

- Proactive communicator that interacts with co-workers, stakeholders and members of the public in a professional manner

- Life-Long Learner who embraces new ideas and skills

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Minimum Qualifications

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A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, transportation planning, geography, civil engineering, sustainability, mathematics, computer science, geographic information systems, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field and two years of professional experience required. Advanced degree, professional certifications and previous experience in a public sector transportation planning/environment is preferred.

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How to Apply

 

Please submit your resume to jobs@gbnrtc.org and put the title of the position that you are applying to in the subject line of the email.

Application deadline: August 15, 2025 by 4 p.m. (EST)

 

GBNRTC’s selection process generally follows three steps:

1.Review of resumes to develop initial list for virtual interviews

2.Virtual interview

3.In-person interview

 

Reference checks may be required following the in-person interview. Candidates that are offered and accept a job offer are subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

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For additional information, visit gbnrtc.org/jobs

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Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council

Transportation Planner 1

Apply by August 15, 2025 by 4 p.m. (EST)

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Position Overview

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The Transportation Planner 1 is GBNRTC’s entry level planner position. TP1s support GBNRTCs work by applying their existing skills and learning new skills through formal and informal training opportunities. Typical types of work include GIS mapping, data collection/analysis, regional traffic modeling, researching and writing reports, developing visuals that communicate data effectively and participating in public outreach opportunities. It’s important to note that these skills are not all required for a single candidate. Employees typically focus on certain areas of our work, rather than all of them. However, GBNRTC encourages and supports opportunities to expand and develop your skill set through training. TP1s work on tasks both independently and in collaboration with other staff. TP1s work under the direction and supervision of senior staff who provide guidance and help to prioritize work between multiple initiatives when necessary. TP1s contribute best by supporting with independent work of skills that exist and learning new skill sets to broaden the ability to contribute GBNRTC. 

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Ideal Candidate

 

GBNRTC has a need for General Planning and Regional Transportation modeling and Power BI skills at this time and candidates with experience in either of these fields and/or a background that would translate to developing these skills will be prioritized.

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In addition, the ideal candidate has the following traits:

- Interest in continuing to learn on the job to develop a broad skill set for GBNRTC's work

- Skilled at research and report writing.

- Interest and passion in planning the regional transportation system for multi-modal travel.

- Skilled communicator both in written and verbal form

- Self-motivated work style that can work through challenges independently 

- Team-minded approach to work that is productive and contributes to group projects

- Proactive communicator that interacts with co-workers, stakeholders and members of the public in a professional manner

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Minimum Qualifications

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A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, transportation planning, geography, civil engineering, sustainability, mathematics, computer science, geographic information systems, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred.

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How to Apply

 

Please submit your resume to jobs@gbnrtc.org and put the title of the position that you are applying to in the subject line of the email.

Application deadline: August 15, 2025 by 4 p.m. (EST)

 

GBNRTC’s selection process generally follows three steps:

1.Review of resumes to develop initial list for virtual interviews

2.Virtual interview

3.In-person interview

 

Reference checks may be required following the in-person interview. Candidates that are offered and accept a job offer are subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

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For additional information, visit gbnrtc.org/jobs

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