Senior Planner

LaBella Associates’ Planning Group seeks a Senior Planner to join our White Plains office. Our planning team partners closely with municipalities across New York State to provide planning and zoning support that strengthens communities and drives sustainable growth. We specialize in community and neighborhood planning, zoning and land use regulations, redevelopment strategies, active transportation, sustainability and resilience planning, grant services, and robust community engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in municipal planning support, with expertise in comprehensive planning, zoning, public engagement, and implementation strategies that help communities in the lower Hudson Valley and NYC metro area achieve their long-term goals. Excellent writing, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to municipal planning initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing reports and analyses including comprehensive plans, land use studies, and neighborhood/downtown revitalization strategies.
• Leading and facilitating public meetings, workshops, and engagement events to gather meaningful community input.
• Drafting and updating zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other land use tools.
• Preparing and administering grant applications to support municipal projects and programs.
• Managing projects, including scheduling, budgets, deliverables, and municipal client communications.
• Building and maintaining municipal client relationships, including preparation of proposals and presentations to boards and councils.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Masters in Planning, public administration, or a related field and 5-10 years of experience. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree will also be considered
• AICP preferred or on track to achieve certification
• Broad understanding of the principles and practices of municipal planning, zoning, and public engagement.
• Experience with NYS funding programs; experience writing and administering grants a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to present to elected officials, boards, and the public.
• Strong presentation/facilitation skills
• Graphic and visualization skills to support plans and engagement
• Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn
• Outgoing personality and ability to work effectively with diverse community stakeholders

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home