What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician - Planning Department position at East Hampton Town, NY?
Town of East Hampton – Environmental Technician in the Planning Department
The Planning Department is the Town agency that facilities the implementation of codes, programs and policies related to land use, environment, zoning, major infrastructure projects, climate adaptation and sustainability, and provides the Town Board and appointed Boards with analysis, support and recommendations regarding these matters.
The Planning Department is also responsible for assisting the public in a myriad of ways including support for land development applications, reviews and decisions. The Department strives to provide excellent service, technical knowledge and professionalism when assisting project applicants and members of the public.
The Environmental Technician is responsible for assisting the planning staff in assembling information, collecting data regarding land use, zoning and environmental conditions, taking field notes, preparing code analyses and written evaluations for land use projects, and planning and conducting research on development projects. The selected candidate will also assist the public, members of the Planning, Zoning and Architectural Review Boards and Town employees, and must possess good written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Reviews site plan, subdivision and Architectural Review Board applications utilizing resources that include the GIS system
- Reviews applications for wireless infrastructure
- Creates and edits GIS data and maps
- Prepares written evaluations for land use projects, land acquisitions and environmental projects
- Analyzes Town Code and environmental laws and prepares written recommendations based on findings
- Prepares SEQRA documents
- Conducts field work to evaluate land use and environmental site constraints
- Assists the public with planning, zoning and environmental resources inquiries
- Presents projects Planning Board, Zoning Board and Architectural Review Board
- Represents the Planning Department at committee meetings
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the annual rate of pay is $62,874.03 with benefits, including paid vacation, enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement system and health care and dental and vision coverage.
Please email cover letter and resume to Emily Fisher at HumanResources@EHamptonNY.gov.
Qualifications
Either: a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, one of the natural or physical sciences, environmental studies or a related field; or b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY state with a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection activities.