Principal Planner (Town of Orangetown)

The Town of Orangetown is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. Job Description This is high level technical-professional planning work of a complex nature requiring responsibility for the development and implementation of planning programs. It also entails administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Commissioner of Planning or the Planning Board Chairperson. Supervision may be exercised over a number of employees. Evening work is frequently required of employees in this class. Does related work as required. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Planning or an administrative official.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Establishes priorities and procedures for specific staff planning programs; Participates in organizing and administering the staff planning activities such as Local or County Comprehensive Planning (depending on location, e.g., County or local municipalities) and the collection of informational data in such areas as population, economic and land use for the purpose of analysis, dissemination and publication; Prepares reports and reviews the preparation of staff reports on all planning activities including studies of public and private land use, population growth, economic development, transportation and vehicular circulation systems, zoning and sub-division controls, comprehensive plans, environment, etc.; Confers with public officials, members of planning boards and the public on planning activities, problems, etc.; Addresses community groups on planning problems and programs; Attends and participates in conferences; May administer various office activities. When employed by a local municipality: Chairs the Technical Advisory Committee and attends and participates in Planning Board meetings, Town Board meetings and Town Board workshops as required; Prepares or assigns and reviews the preparation of reports and research involving spatial analysis. Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's degree in Planning (e.g. Urban, Regional or Community), Landscape Architecture, Building or Civil Engineering, Geography, Social Science, or comparable curriculum and six (6) years of professional experience in municipal, community or land-use planning, one (1) year of which must have included supervision of other professionals on a regular basis, or
2. A Master's degree in Planning (e.g. Urban, Regional or Community), Landscape Architecture, Building or Civil Engineering, Geography, Social Science, or comparable curriculum and four (4) years of experience in municipal, community or land-use planning, one (1) year of which must have included supervision of other professionals on a regular basis.

Other Requirements and Information: Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position as part of the NY HELPS Local program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration. Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $130,000 Annual Salary (as of 10/20/2026) 40-Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension Eligibility Other benefits, including, but not limited to, deferred compensation, leadership and other professional development training How to Apply: Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter to Roberto Urban, Personnel Administrator at: View email address on click.appcast.io Click here to access the online application. Deadline 12/31/2026 County of Rockland, New York