ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNER 1517
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs analysis of the
environmental resources of an area and participates in the development of planning
policies to minimize adverse environmental impact. The work is interdisciplinary in nature,
requiring a knowledge of planning principles, as well as an understanding of
environmental processes. Supervision is
received from an administrative or professional supervisor through review of
written reports and graphic materials prepared, consultation and periodic
conferences. Does related work as
required.
Participates
in the preparation of environmental resource inventories, including all
protected areas, by means of field studies, aerial photographs and outside
reports;
Identifies
critical ecosystems for protection against adverse environmental impact, flood
and erosion hazard or the significant geological, ecological or scenic value of
the area;
Evaluates
impact of construction and development on an area’s natural resources;
recommends alternative plans to minimize adverse impact;
Prepares
maps, diagrams and overlays necessary to identify various ecosystems and their
present status;
Proposes
guidelines for planning based on analysis of resource capabilities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods
of community and regional planning, as applied to the preservation of
environmental resources; good knowledge of the principles, methods and
techniques used in the analysis of the environmental impact of various forms of
land use; good knowledge of the current literature, sources of information and
modern developments in the field of environmental planning; some knowledge of
science, as it relates to the analysis of environmental conditions; ability to
conduct and supervise field studies of the environmental conditions of an area;
ability to understand and interpret scientific data on natural resources and to
apply this information to planning decisions; ability to
prepare and present reports on environmental resources and their relationship
to land use planning; ability to translate into map and diagrammatic form field
data gathered on ecosystems; physical condition commensurate with the demands
of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology,
Environmental Planning, Marine Biology or Oceanography, and two (2) years of
experience in environmental planning.
NOTE: Additional
graduate education in the above listed fields or in Planning will be
substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time
of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may be required
to possess a valid New York State driver's license.
R 7/3/23
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive