DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

　　Typical Work Activities:-Performs research and planning activities in matters pertaining to land use, natural environment, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other related areas and software;-Assists the Planning Director in all administrative functions of the Department-Coordinates County and regional land use and development policy and programs with local governments in the areas of housing, land banking, agriculture, community planning, infrastructure, transportation and solid waste/recycling;-Assists and guides the County Planning Board in its mandated local planning and zoning referral duties and operations and acts as its agents in the planning function;-Provides guidance and reviews work performed and directs supervision of Departmental non-management personnel in consultation with the Director. -Confers with officials of government and representatives of various professional and lay groups and other parties regarding planning and development; and works with regional boards and agencies established by state or federal law;-Oversees the provisions of training certification for County Planning Board/local planning & zoning officials;-The preparation of and revision of zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, design standards, and other local land use controls plus the review and preparation of relatedrecommendations-The preparation of written reports and graphics related to the above activities and oral presentation of departmental recommendations to community groups, legislative bodies, other public officials, boards and agencies and the general public;-The representation of the Department of Planning and Development on official committees, at public hearings, in legislative meetings, and in other public meetings; and the organization of training workshops for municipal land use officials.-Supports and assists in economic development of the county to residents and the County's business parks which include but are not limited to new technologies.-Coordinates the long-term Capital Plan;-Supports and assists in economic development of the County to residents and the County's business parks which include but are not limited to new technologies;-Performs other duties from time to time as assigned by the County Legislature.

　　Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:-Thorough knowledge of municipal, regional or community planning; thorough knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices;-Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of complex strategic and comprehensive plans for community development;-Thorough knowledge of current method for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data;-Good knowledge of legislation, current problems and professional literature in field;-Ability to communicate effectively, plan and supervise the work of others, get along with others; initiative and resourcefulness;

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:A.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Masters' Degree in Sociology, Economics, Urban Geography, Government, Public Administration, Statistics, or other similarly related field and four (4) years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning or relatedwork of which one (1) year must have been in a responsible supervisory oradministrative capacity; OR;B.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents with a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture or Engineering or other similarly related field and five (5) years of experience in municipal, community orregional planning or related work of which two (2) years must have been in aresponsible supervisory or administrative capacity.