Careers

• Responsibilities:
• Interpret and apply applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations
• Conduct environmental review under NEPA and city/state statutes
• Prepare land use application materials
• Conduct extensive research in specific or general project areas
• Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence

• Provide technical support, information, and guidance to property owners, developers, attorneys and other professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues.
  • Assist in preparing specific site plans, master plans, design guidelines, zoning ordinances, strategic plans, feasibility studies, sustainability projections and other documents for public and private sector clients. 
• Formulate land use plans, development policies, and special planning studies, develop policy, plan alternatives, evaluate alternatives, coordinate with related agencies, departments and stakeholders; and implement policies, plans and programs, including development controls.

• This position is located primarily in the corporate office, but includes day travel to proposed and actual construction sites, to client’s offices, government agency meetings, and other assignments outside of the office, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; urban planning, geology, or related area of study are strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of professional planning experience involving federal, state, and local environmental review, general plan, zoning and development services. Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of land use planning, urban design, planning and zoning law, the municipal agencies and legal procedures involved in urban planning and environmental impact analysis.

• Proficiency in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with community-based planning and neighborhood development issues and concerns and public participation techniques.

• Experience in data gathering and research methods, conducting studies, surveys, conducting meetings with community and interagency partners, data review, analysis techniques, reporting and presentations related to community development projects.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal employees, contractors, development team members, developers and property owners, community and neighborhood groups, private citizens, public officials, and other public agency staff.
• Experience reading and interpreting geographical information from aerial photographs, site plans, plat maps, property records, and legal descriptions.
• Familiarity with environmental and zoning statutes:
  • New York City (CEQR).
  • New York State (SEQR).
  • Federal (NEPA) environmental review.
  • NYC Zoning Resolution and land use approval processes.
  • New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law

Compensation:

 To be determined based upon experience and capacity to take leadership in the firm.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Retirement Plan (Simple IRA with company match)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Send resumes to: merry.barrieres@equityenvironmental.com