Community Planner - VHB

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Hauppauge, New York office is seeking a Community Planner to join our growing community development planning team.The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Project Manager applying their diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices to VHB’s planning, and community development projects.  

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of program administration and project management for community planning and economic development projects.
• Participate in the preparation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required plans and reports.
• Participate in the preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), planning and zoning studies, and visual impact analyses.
• Participate in the coordination and preparation of local, state, and federal permits for real estate, institutional, transportation, energy, and state and local government projects.
• Assist in the coordination of stakeholder outreach and engagement, including public meetings, federal, and state agency consultation and coordination, and public comment-response tracking.
• Conduct site visits and data collection, qualitative and quantitative environmental planning analyses, land use analyses, and historic resources research in support of environmental and planning documents.
• Assist Project Managers in project scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, implementation oversight, budget tracking, and completion of project management administrative requirements, including preparation of schedules, quality plans, and work plans.
• Develop supporting figures and mapping for various projects using GIS.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills, proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Highly organized
• Excel in working in a team environment
• Familiarity with grant funding programs such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and/or grant writing experience a plus
• Understanding or experience with SEQRA, NEPA, land use regulations, and sustainability planning is a plus
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to make maps with GIS is a plus
• Capable of balancing and performing multiple tasks/projects in a professional environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years required, 5-8 years preferred, of professional environmental or community planning, and/or permitting experience
• Minimum BA in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related area of study relevant to specialization (e.g., Urban Design/Studies, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Economics, Urban Transportation Planning) 
• Willingness to travel as needed to support projects throughout the region (Long Island, NYC, and Hudson Valley)

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, New York is $77,000 - $100,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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