SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER 1518

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs complex professional work in the development and review of planning proposals in terms of their environmental impact. The incumbent performs analyses of the environmental resources of an area and participates in the development of planning policies to minimize adverse environmental impact. The incumbent may supervise Planners, Environmentalists and other professional and technical personnel. The work is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring a knowledge of planning principles, as well as an understanding of environmental processes and the impact of different forms of land use on those processes. Supervision is received from an administrative or professional supervisor through consultation, periodic conferences and review of written reports and graphic materials prepared. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the preparation of environmental resource inventories from field studies, aerial photographs and reports from other agencies;

Identifies areas where constraints on development should be established due to potentially adverse environmental impact, hazards of floods and erosion, or the significant scenic, geological or ecological value of the area;

Analyzes and determines the impact of various kinds of construction and development of the natural resources of an area;

Proposes guidelines for planning based on analysis of resource capabilities;

Reviews subdivision and commercial site plan proposals from an environmental standpoint and recommends alternative forms of design to minimize adverse impact;

Supervises the work of drafting personnel engaged in the mapping of the natural resources, land capability categories, areas of high environmental impact potential and other information;

Performs field studies and prepares analyses of the environmental impact of public works projects, such as roads, parks or construction.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of community and regional planning, as applied to the preservation of environmental resources; thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the analysis of the environmental impact of various forms of land use; thorough knowledge of the current literature, sources of information and modern developments in the field of environmental planning; good 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 comprehensive reports on environmental resources and their relationship to land use planning; ability to supervise the work of professional and technical personnel in manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 four (4) 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.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Environmental Planner.

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