Careers

Nelson Pope Voorhis (NPV) is seeking a qualified Senior Planner to work in the Suffern, New York office for an immediate start.

The work includes development application reviews, grant preparation, zoning and comprehensive plan preparation and similar task services to public and private clients including municipalities and developers throughout Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess, Putnam and Columbia counties.

Responsibilities/Top Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field
• Land use, zoning, and demographic analysis; fiscal impact analysis, natural resource and ecological analysis, wetland delineations, traffic studies, visual impact studies, etc.
• Comprehensive plans, blight studies; urban renewal plans, special long range planning studies, boas and LWRPS
• Knowledge of SEQRA and New York state municipal laws
• Review development applications (site and subdivision plans, special use permits), SEQRA compliance, report preparation, board meetings as required
• AICP certification is preferable
• Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, and adobe acrobat is required
• Knowledge of ArcGIS is beneficial
• Good verbal communication, written communication, and organizational skills

NPV offers a competitive salary commensurate with level of education and professional experience and offers strong health, paid time off, work life balance, 401K, and other benefits. Extensive learning and educational work environment with strong day-to-day mentorship as well as formal training opportunities.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to commute to our Suffern office for this on-site position (non-remote). Non-local candidates are encouraged to apply and relocation assistance may be available where appropriate. The interview process is succinct.

Salary Range: $75K to 105K

Interested candidates should apply on line. Please include resume and letter of interest, a technical writing sample and GIS mapping sample.

NPV is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Sustainable Landscapes Division in our Melville office as a Senior Landscape Ecologist. This division focuses on ecologically based solutions, master planning for parks and campuses, green infrastructure, native revegetation, invasive species management, shoreline and wetland restorations and public education/outreach.

For more information about our services, please visit www.nelsonpopevoorhis.com/services/sustainable-landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage sustainable landscape projects.
• Develop and implement strategies for green stormwater management solutions and related services.
• Coordinate grant opportunities for green infrastructure, water quality improvement, invasive species management and native/sustainable landscape projects.
• Develop concept and construction design plans for the implementation of green infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, rain gardens and bioswales, for sustainable stormwater management.
• Design and coordinate native habitat restoration/preservation projects (i.e. pollinator gardens, solar array fields, wetland restoration, hybrid/living shoreline stabilization, recreational use area management).
• Prepare sustainable master plans for parks and campuses with a focus on long term sustainability, native vegetation species, invasive species management and low maintenance opportunities.
• Collaborate with property owners, developers, architects, engineers and surveyors to incorporate integrated and sustainable solutions for a range of private and public sector projects (i.e. residential, commercial, municipal, recreational/parks, industrial, etc).
• Prepare and review reports and plans for specialized projects (i.e. water quality improvement plans, invasive species management opportunities and methods, natural shoreline stabilization and restoration, tree inventory, native habitat assessment, public outreach/presentation etc).
• Mentor and support junior staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, Landscape Architecture, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in management of native and sustainable landscape design projects.
• Strong and demonstratable background in native and invasive vegetation species identification, mapping, management methods, applications, etc.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, proposal preparation, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities as well as organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software/tools which includes AutoCAD and Adobe Design Suite.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online. Please submit a letter of interest, resume and work samples (attach as a single PDF file).

Salary commensurate with level of education and professional experience. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required. NPV is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.