Senior Community Development & Planning Specialist
suffolkcountyny · HAUPPAUGE, NY · United States · On-site
Posted Jul 31, 2026
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Suffolk County Government seeks highly motivated Senior level Urban Planners and Project Managers to join the Department of Economic Development & Planning. **Does related work as required. As a member of the Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development team the primary duties of the position include project management, including the day-to-day management of consultant teams, project deliverables and timelines; grant writing and management; ongoing communication with civic and community organizations; development of a thorough understanding of community needs and goals; and collaboration with local municipalities for technical assistance and project support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : :
Three years of urban planning and project management experience.
Experience in collaborating with staff members and residents
Experience with public outreach, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination
Skills related to graphical design of printed and digital materials, including experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar software, and experience creating highly visual reports and documents
Thorough understanding of fundamental planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic implications of planning decisions.
Practice as a problem solver who will help identify solutions and manage processes to facilitate effective planning procedures, policies, and programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge in the following subject matters is highly desirable:
Urban and traditional neighborhood design
Urban economics
Equity planning frameworks
Transit and transportation planning and policy
Developments in personal and micro mobility
Housing policy and programs
Community and economic development
Environmental justice and the built environment
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Salary Range: $ 73,550
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
*Are you fluent in English and other languages? We're looking for talented bilingual individuals to join our team.
OPEN COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a college with…