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A conference to discuss and learn about current Adirondack issues, ideas, and funding potential and for Planning and Zoning Board members to acquire annual continuing education credit hours.
Read MoreIthaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Seeks Transportation Planning Director
The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), located in Ithaca, NY, is recruiting to fill the position of Transportation Planning Director to lead planning for community transportation programs and manage the County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Transportation Planning Director will provide expert guidance, leadership and support to the ITCTC and wider community in methods to address transportation-related priorities, including highways, bridges and multimodal options, and in implementing, evaluating, and improving initiatives supporting those priorities.
Starting salary is $105,061, rising to $110,594 after 9 months.
Apply by April 23, 2025
Please include a cover letter and resume with application for employment. Please see complete job posting and requirements at https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities
The County of Orange (“County”), by and through its Department of Planning (“OCPD”), seeks quotes, from qualified, experienced offerors, to prepare conceptual site plans, graphics, applicable design details, and cost estimates for the development of targeted trails, corridors, intersections and other identified locations.
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The 2025 Professional Award Nominations are open until June 13!
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Deadline extended until April 25, 2025: Are you a subject matter expert with a passion for sharing knowledge? We want to learn from you at the Annual Conference, October 8-10 in Rochester.
Complete the Call for Session Presentations Application to be considered for Conference faculty and the opportunity to present to a statewide audience, and network within the larger APA NYU community.
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Rural Transit seems like an impossible dream - but it doesn't have to be. Find out how you can start creating a successful transit program in your area.
Read MoreThe Oneida County Department of Planning is looking to bring on a new employee to join their team!
Depending on the individual’s background, positions range from entry level as a planning specialist to chief planner for those with experience in the field. Those with professional planning experience are encouraged to apply.
Planning Specialist
Planner
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
Principal Planner (NYHELP Program)
Chief Planner (NYHELP Program)
Learn more about each level of the position by visiting our website at https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
Join Parks & Trails New York in Kingston, October 15-17 for Creating Connections: The 2025 Empire State Greenways Conference! The conference committee is seeking presentation proposals to create a dynamic program around the solutions for developing, maintaining, and enhancing greenway trails in every corner of the state and beyond. The deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to April 30, 2025. Find more information and submit a proposal on the conference webpage.
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Members are the heart and soul of APA NYU Chapter and our Membership Officer Angela Keppel is a huge part of bringing value to our membership. Her insight and involvement allow us to grow in numbers and engage with members across the state.
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If you liked (or you missed!) Upstate native Bill Fulton's recent Learn At Lunch webinar, just a reminder that his content is available several ways. You can sign up here for his AICP CM-eligible on-demand courses -- including courses on finance for planners, economic development, and parking- And you can subscribe here to his Substack newsletter (free or paid).
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The Seneca Nation seeks qualified consulting firms or organizations to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and develop a business plan, including five-year projections on profit and sustainability, for a proposed ice rink. This facility will serve as a community hub for recreational activities and as a rental space for sports teams, generating revenue and promoting wellness and community engagement.
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Introduction The Seneca Nation is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. This study aims to assess the potential for the Seneca Nation to enter the health care market through the development and operation of urgent care facilities and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment centers. The study will guide strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the Seneca Nation’s vision, values, and community needs.
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The Town of Kendall is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the completion of two Town-wide planning documents. The development of a Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan will incorporate the necessary steps of an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan. When completed, this plan will guide future sustainable growth within the municipality, enhance the local cultural identity, and protect natural and cultural local resources.
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The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), on behalf of its component organization, the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), is seeking a full-time Program Manager.
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How to Apply:
Applications are due by 3 PM on March 14, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Donald McCord, Chairman of STW via email as a PDF packet at dmccord@westfieldny.com Please include "Executive Director Application" in the subject line of your email.
We reserve the right to reopen the application process if a suitable candidate is not selected or accepts the offer of employment presented.
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Economic Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development is excited to post an opportunity to join an excellent planning team with an anticipated opening for a Planner. We are a multi-disciplined, progressive Planning & Economic Development Office with a staff of eight, including professional planners, a GIS Analyst and a Director committed to providing assistance to the 23 Towns and 9 Villages within the County, improving the quality of life in our communities and protecting our natural resources.
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The UCTC has one opening but is flexible about offering a position in transportation planning to a qualified candidate who is either a recent graduate or a veteran of the field with a strong focus on data and technology applications in transportation planning.
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This is technical work involving the responsibility for assisting the Conservation District Manager in the planning and administration of an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan within the County.
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October 15-17, 2025 Parks & Trails New York is hosting New York’s first Statewide Greenways Conference in nearly fifteen years in Kingston, New York. The conference committee is seeking presentation proposals to help create a dynamic, motivating program to generate and share solutions to the challenges of developing, maintaining, and enhancing greenway trails in every corner of the state.
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The Town of Amherst seeks to continue a robust planning program over the next few years, requiring professional planning and design services when an opportunity or need arises. This requires highly qualified and experienced professional firms to assist with community inventory and analysis, community planning, formulation of area plans, urban design, drafting supporting development regulations, performing grant services, environmental review and report preparation, transportation/traffic analyses and economic development.
Read MoreThe New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.
A conference to discuss and learn about current Adirondack issues, ideas, and funding potential and for Planning and Zoning Board members to acquire annual continuing education credit hours.