Deputy Commissioner of Planning

This position involves responsibility for assisting and acting as the representative of the Commissioner of Planning in overseeing and implementing the County and comprehensive regional planning work elements, carried out by both the Planning Department and HOCCPP staff under local, State and Federal programs.  An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Planning Department and HOCCPP involving various inter-municipal, county, and regional planning projects and is allowed wide leeway in developing planning methodologies and for making independent judgement concerning these duties. The incumbent also provides administrative direction for major program areas as assigned by the Commissioner. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Commissioner of Planning. Supervision is exercised over all subordinate staff. The Deputy Commissioner may act for, and in place of, the Commissioner in his/her absence or at times when the Commissioner may be present but is unable due to other assignments. The incumbent performs related work as required.

(A) Possession of Master's Degree or higher in city, regional or urban planning from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university AND eight (8) years of experience in regional, county or municipal planning; six (6) years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; OR

(B) Possession of Master's Degree or higher in geography, architecture, landscape architecture, civil or environmental engineering, environmental planning or a closely related field from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university AND nine (9) years of experience in regional, county or municipal planning; six (6) years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; OR

(C) Possession of Bachelor's Degree or higher in city, regional or urban planning AND nine (9) years of experience in regional, county or municipal planning; six (6) years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; OR

(D) Possession of Bachelor's Degree or higher in geography, architecture, landscape architecture, civil or environmental engineering, environmental planning or a closely related field AND ten (10) years of experience in regional, county or municipal planning; six (6) years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity.

Degree(s) 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/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

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If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726