Principal Planner

The Town of East Hampton is seeking a highly skilled Principal Planner to join our Planning Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing programs to support the department's mission.

• Supervise and oversee the work of planners and senior planners, ensuring the efficient administration of day-to-day operations.
• Manage the review boards, including the Planning Board, Architectural Review Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals, and provide technical support to their work.
• Assist in the review and recommendation of code updates that govern the review boards.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and present findings at board meetings.
• Report to the Planning Director and provide guidance to junior staff members.

• Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, political science, economics, geography, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in community or regional planning, or five years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Additional relevant graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

• A competitive salary of $78,454.27 annually for a 40-hour work week.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement system, and health care and dental and vision coverage.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to HumanResources@ehamptonny.gov. The Town of East Hampton is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.