About the Role
Join HUNT and help shape the future of communities. We are seeking a Planner who is passionate about land use, zoning, and community development to support a diverse range of projects across our multidisciplinary firm.
In this role you won’t just review plans, you will play a key part in collaborating with clients, municipal staff, developers, and community stakeholders to guide projects through regulatory processes and contribute to thoughtful, compliant development.
This position is open to the following office locations; please indicate which office you would prefer when filling out an application:
- Binghamton, NY
- Horseheads, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Towanda, PA
- Williamsport, PA
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, subdivisions, and land development regulations
- Review site development applications for compliance with zoning, regulatory, and permitting requirements
- Advise planning boards and municipal bodies on project applications and development proposals
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, and other professionals on development reviews
- Participate in and present at planning board and municipal meetings
- Assist in zoning code development, updates, or assist with land development policy initiatives
- Conduct data collection, analysis, and prepare reports and public presentations
- Monitor funding opportunities related to planning, infrastructure, and economic development
- Apply general knowledge of site development (i.e. grading, stormwater management, and utility coordination) in permitting processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
- Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 5–15 years of experience in land use planning, site development, or municipal zoning
- Strong understanding of zoning codes, permitting processes, and environmental review (SEQR)
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD, or similar tools is a plus
- AICP, PE, or other relevant certification is a plus
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- FSA/ HSA
- Life Insurance
- 401(K) plan with employer contribution
- Continuing Education Support
About HUNT
HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.