Planning Specialist
Full-Time Posted: August 31, 2026The incumbent in assists in the administration of the planning program. This calls for participation in the formulation, development, and execution of specialized planning projects.
- Classification Type:
- Full-Time
- Salary (Grade):
- $49,533 (25W) Plus Excellent Benefits
Description
The incumbent in assists in the administration of the planning program. This calls for participation in the formulation, development, and execution of specialized planning projects. The work requires frequent contact with the general public, municipal officials and County employees, and necessitates accuracy and the utilization of confidential data. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
(A) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, engineering, sociology, public administration, geography, natural resources, criminal justice, statistics or a closely related field; OR
(B) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree AND one (1) year of professional planning experience*.
*Professional planning experience - Teaching the subjects of land use planning, urban planning, economic development, environmental design, planning workshops, planning studios, community planning studios, transportation planning, sociology, civil engineering, human services, and similar courses in a collegiate setting is also considered qualifying experience.
Notes
- Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
- 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.
How To Apply
To apply, go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps and create an account. Then you can apply to whichever position(s) you are interested in.
If you have any questions please reach out to CivilService@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726
Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer.
*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.
