Careers

NPV is seeking a self-motivated and energetic Planner to work with our senior planning staff in our growing Hudson Valley Office, located in Suffern, NY. We represent numerous municipal and private clients in Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess and Westchester counties. Our Hudson Valley office also supports the professional team in our Melville, Long Island office.

Roles/Responsibilities include:

• 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:

• Significant understanding and interest in the planning profession
• A graduate degree in city, urban or regional planning is preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in planning or a related undergraduate program such as environmental studies, geography, urban studies, economics, mathematics, biology, architectural history, public health, political science, humanities or writing is required, although consideration will be given to candidates scheduled to graduate from a degree program within the next six months
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and experience with Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop or Corel Graphics Suites is encouraged
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat proficiency is required
• 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

Please apply online or submit your resume, a letter of interest including salary history/requirements, and at least one technical writing sample to: npvresume@nelsonpopevoorhis.com

NPV is seeking a self-motivated and energetic individual looking for a profession in the field of planning. He/she will have the opportunity to work with our senior planning staff at our growing Hudson Valley Office, located in Suffern, New York, who represent numerous municipal and private clients throughout Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Putnam Dutchess and Westchester counties. Our Hudson Valley office also supports the professional team in our Melville, Long Island office.

Roles/Responsibilities include:

• Conduct research, data gathering, and baseline analysis in support of land use planning assignments
• Create maps and visual charts and graphics to be used in documents and in support of analyses
• Assist senior planners with land use application reviews, environmental reviews in accordance with SEQRA, and preparing baseline studies and reports related to the planning field
• Attend occasional evening board meetings as needed to assist senior staff

Skill Requirements:

• Significant understanding and interest in the planning profession
• A graduate degree in city, urban or regional planning is preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in planning or a related undergraduate program such as environmental studies, geography, urban studies, economics, mathematics, biology, architectural history, public health, political science, humanities or writing is required, although consideration will be given to candidates scheduled to graduate from a degree program within the next six months
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and experience with Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop or Corel Graphics Suites is encouraged
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat proficiency is required
• 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

Please apply online or submit your resume, a letter of interest including salary history/requirements, and at least one technical writing sample to: npvresume@nelsonpopevoorhis.com

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.  A number of our prior interns have joined NPV full time following graduation.

For inquiries on internships or other opportunities, please apply online