Environmental Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of environmental resources in an area and assists in the review of alternative policy and development of planning recommendations.
• Under the supervision of senior staff participates in analysis and preparation of environmental resource inventories and technical summary reports and public outreach information.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of studies and reports relating to analysis of environmental resources and conditions and proposed land and water use plans for the Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay and administers leases for the Program.
• Evaluates impacts of development and activities on surrounding natural resources; identifies critical ecosystems for protection against adverse environmental impacts and recommends alternative measures.
• Prepares maps and diagrams overlaying necessary environmental and socio-economic information to identify present status of ecosystems and potential impact of proposed activities on those systems.

• Health Insurance: comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: vacation (2 weeks to start) accrued based on length of service; sick leave and personal days available; thirteen paid holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance: regular working hours reduce the need for overtime or irregular shifts.

$54,392

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Environmental Planning, Marine Biology, or Oceanography.
• Two years of experience in environmental planning.

Additional graduate education may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Provisional appointment is a temporary appointment that may become permanent after examination.

• Supports County‑wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• Uses diversity and inclusion best practices in all responsibilities.
• Keeps familiar with diversity & inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.