Community Development & Planning Specialist

Company: Suffolk County
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Suffolk County Government seeks highly motivated Urban Planners and Project Managers to join the Department of Economic Development & Planning. Does related work as required. As a member of the Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development team the primary duties of the position include project management, including the day-to-day management of consultant teams, project deliverables and timelines; grant writing and management; ongoing communication with civic and community organizations; development of a thorough understanding of community needs and goals; and collaboration with local municipalities for technical assistance and project support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : : One year of urban planning and project management experience. Experience in collaborating with staff members and residents Experience with public outreach, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination Skills related to graphical design of printed and digital materials, including experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar software, and experience creating highly visual reports and documents Thorough understanding of fundamental planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic implications of planning decisions. Practice as a problem solver who will help identify solutions and manage processes to facilitate effective planning procedures, policies, and programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge in the following subject matters is highly desirable: Urban and traditional neighborhood design Urban economics Equity planning frameworks Transit and transportation planning and policy Developments in personal and micro mobility Housing policy and programs Community and economic development Environmental justice and the built environment Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary Range: $54,392 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role *Are you fluent in English and other languages? We're looking for talented bilingual individuals to join our team. OPEN COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field AND One (1) year of experience planning transit-oriented developments in downtowns or neighborhood centers in suburban areas. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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