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Located in Melville, NY and the lower Hudson Valley, NPV is an environmental planning firm providing a wide range of professional services. With over 20 years of industry experience, NPV continually seeks talented and dedicated individuals to join our growing team of AICP-certified planners, economists, ecologists, hydrologists, certified environmental professionals, grants specialists and GIS specialists.   NPV offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, a professional working environment, and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting and innovative projects.  Our workplace encourages innovation, creativity and camaraderie.  Check out our open positions below.

NPV is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Career Postings

POSTED October 2nd, 2024 apply

Planner – Hudson Valley Office

NPV is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Planner to work in our Hudson Valley Office. The role is to support project managers and senior staff in development application reviews, grant preparation, zoning and comprehensive plan preparation, meeting attendance, and similar tasks. Looking for a mature, responsible individual who is both a team player but can work independently, is self-motivated, organized, attentive to detail, well-spoken, and has good writing skills. The individual will have experience in and be committed to the municipal and environmental planning field.


Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Assist with and conduct land use application reviews, environmental reviews in accordance with SEQRA, and preparing baseline studies and reports related to the planning field, including data gathered in the preparation of comprehensive plans.
  • Attend evening board meetings as staff planner for municipal clients within our region.


Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and 3-5 years of progressive planning experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: land use, zoning, and demographic analysis; fiscal impact analysis, natural resource and ecological analysis, wetland delineations, traffic studies, visual impact studies, and similar environmental and planning responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of SEQR and New York State municipal laws.
  • AICP certification is preferable.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat is required. Knowledge of ArcGis is strongly encouraged.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.


Salary and Benefits

NPV offers a competitive salary commensurate with level of education and professional experience as well as medical and other benefits.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on line. Please include resume and letter of interest with at least one technical writing sample.

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POSTED January 5th, 2024 apply

Internships

NPV seeks interns looking to gain real-life experience and learn firsthand under a dedicated staff of professionals who specialize in Environmental Analysis, Planning, Ecological & Wetlands, Environmental Audits, Economics, Stormwater Management and Sustainable Landscape.  Intern candidates can expect to work on teams, which are staffed with professional planners and environmental professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels and may participate in all phases of a project (field work, graphics preparation, report preparation, research, testing, field sampling, etc.).  Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.  GIS skills are a plus.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have completed related coursework, and a strong desire to pursue an environmental or planning career on Long Island or in the Hudson Valley.  For inquiries on internships or other opportunities, please apply online

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– African Proverb
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