THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. THERE IS A CURRRENT VACANCY.
For further consideration, you MUST submit the City of Saratoga Springs application. The full announcement can be found on
www.saratoga-springs.org. We cannot interview without a completed application submitted.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online
www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed into civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off to the office. This is in office employment. This is not remote employment.
SALARY:
- 2026 - $56,097.
- NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Cost of living and anniversary yearly increases.
LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY - Mayor’s Office – Planning Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: either
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Masters Certificate in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and TWO (2) YEARS of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience OR;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and ONE (1) YEAR of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience OR;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and THREE (3) YEARS of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience.
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Applicants with American Institute of Certified Planners certification are desired.
- Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.
- Degree must have been awarded by a college or university by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you 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 You must pay the required evaluation fee.
DUTIES:
- This position performs a range of non-supervisory paraprofessional level responsibilities relating to City planning, zoning, economic and community development and assisting in the preparation of City planning policy documents, land use plans, ordinances, regulations and reports.
- This position requires considerable communication with public officials, civic organizations, lawyers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, developers, developers, contractors and the public.
- General supervision is provided by the Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development.
- Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Illustrative only
- Reviews architecture/subdivision/site plans to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios;
- Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity such as special use permits, site plan review and variances;
- Prepares public notices of property owner verifications;
- Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances;
- Researches and complies information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources;
- Prepares maps, charts, tables, presentation graphics;
THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. THERE IS A CURRRENT VACANCY.
For further consideration, you MUST submit the City of Saratoga Springs application. The full announcement can be found on
www.saratoga-springs.org. We cannot interview without a completed application submitted.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online
www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed into civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off to the office. This is in office employment. This is not remote employment.