TOWN PLANNING DIRECTOR 1591
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Town Planning Director is responsible for directing and administering the policies, procedures and regulations of a town planning department. The employee develops and implements a variety of planning studies and environmental programs. The work is interdisciplinary in that it requires a knowledge of planning principles as well as environmental concerns and the impact of these elements on the decision making process. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the town board and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Plans, organizes and directs the
activities of a staff of professional technical and clerical personnel engaged
in compiling, analyzing, evaluating and interpreting data pertaining to
planning and environmental studies;
Administers the enforcement of
planning and environmental programs, policies and ordinances adopted by the
town;
Prepares comprehensive reports of
departmental activity as well as reports reflecting the impact of planning and
environmental studies;
Serves as technical advisor to the
town board, represents the town board on contacts with other jurisdictions,
departments and commissions on matters concerning planning and the environment;
Prepares annual budget for approval
of the town board.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge
of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of community, regional,
and environmental planning; good knowledge of current literature, recent
developments, and other sources of information in public planning and environmental
protection; good knowledge of those aspects of civil engineering, economics,
public finance, sociology, architecture and environmental concerns which impact
on town planning; good knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; ability
to plan, supervise and review the work of a professional and technical staff in
a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with civic leaders, public
officials, and the general public; ability to conduct planning studies and
formulate recommendations for planning and environmental standards in the
development of overall town plans; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
OPEN COMPETITIVE
(a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Environmental
Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related field, and six (6) years of experience
in community or regional planning, one of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity; or,
(b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with
a Master’s Degree in one of the above areas and four (4) years of experience in
community or regional planning, one of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Town Planning Director.
R03/20/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
COMPETITIVE