PLANNER PLANNING

Now Hiring - Applications accepted through August 17, 202

City of

Ithaca Planner

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for the role of
Planner with the Department of Planning, Building and Development!

Ithaca is an exciting planning environment with an engaged public and brisk real estate
development market. This position will serve as a key member of our department’s
development review team, supporting the important work of three quasi-judicial boards. This
position will be involved in long-range planning initiatives to achieve Council objectives of
increasing our housing supply and fostering economic growth through land use regulations and
innovative policies. Candidates with experience or interest in land use, historic preservation and
zoning are encouraged to apply.

Our team is a dynamic group of professionals with expertise in planning, zoning, landscape
architecture, sustainability, historic preservation and economic development. Our government
and staff are dedicated to tackling the national and global issues of urban living locally through
both long-range planning and strategic initiatives.

To view the complete job description, visit: Planner job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

(a) Possession of a Master’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban
design, historic preservation, public administration, public policy, economic development,
environmental studies or a closely related field with similar course curriculum; or

(b) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban

design, historic preservation, public administration, public policy, economic development,
engineering, environmental studies or a closely related field with similar course curriculum
and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or volunteer
equivalent, in municipal, community or regional planning; or

(c) An equivalent combination or training and experience as defined by limits of (a) and (b).

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional,
national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by an
educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide
independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service
can be found at
payment of the required evaluation fee.

Salary: $64,517/year

Salary: $64,517/year (2026 rate), and $66,453/year (2027 rate) with annual step and contractual raises
as outlined in the Administrative Unit collective bargaining agreement.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional
appointment pending the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent
appointment will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and Administrative Unit collective bargaining agreement.

Supplemental Information:.

backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , veterans, people with disabilities,
and those with lived experiences.

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the

Application Materials Required:

• City of Ithaca application
• Copy of college transcript
  

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 17, 2026. Submit required application materials to:

City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 1485
(607) 274-653

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not
accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: July 27, 2026