APA New York Metro Chapter Long Island Section

Assistant Professor, Environmental Science

The Center for Earth and Environmental Science at the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Environmental
Science beginning August 2013.   Applicants should be broadly trained in local and
regional scale environmental planning with emphasis in areas of land-use, infrastructure, or natural resources.  Experience with planning in built and natural environments or at the wildland-urban interface, GIS applications or participatory processes are especially relevant.  Candidates must demonstrate both commitment to and effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will contribute to Center programs in environmental science, geography, and environmental studies and will be expected to teach courses in environmental planning principles and methods, introductory and applied GIS, and an advanced course in her or his area of
expertise.   Candidates must demonstrate the capacity for continuing scholarship and
a willingness to engage undergraduate students in their research.  Responsibilities also include student advisement and service to the department and college.  The successful applicant may be expected to participate in the University’s graduate programs.

Required Qualifications: A PhD in Planning or a related field is required at the time of appointment.  Candidates must demonstrate the promise for effective teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should provide evidence for effective environmental planning in built and natural environments at local or regional scales, empirical experiences in planning practices, proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis and the capacity to develop an integrative planning practicum.  Preference will be given to those who express a willingness to engage undergraduate students in research and who emphasize effective oral and written communication skills in their teaching.

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity.

Salary: $48,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Application materials received by December 3, 2012 will be guaranteed full consideration.  Please apply to
http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/4040 and include a cover letter, resume or C.V., statements of teaching and research philosophies, and contact information for three confidential references.  Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

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Senior Environmental Scientist/Planner – Long Island based environmental planning firm is seeking a qualified candidate with a minimum 5 years of experience (greater experience a plus, salary commensurate with experience) in the preparation of SEQRA/CEQR documents, planning studies, zoning and feasibility analyses, natural resource inventory/assessment and scientific studies.  Candidate must have demonstrated project management skills and hearing testimony experience is preferred.  Economic analysis, GIS and related software proficiency, wetland science, LEED certification, noise/air analysis a plus.  Opportunities for advancement. Please send letter of interest, resume and salary history/requirements to npv2@nelsonpope.com.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.nelsonpopevoorhis.com.

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THE FIRST ANNUAL LONG ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Brookhaven National Laboratory
including
SATURDAY FIELD TRIPS
(at various locations throughout the island)
River otters, Atlantic white cedars, diamondback terrapins, horseshoe crabs, alewives, seals, new research on leopard frogs, trends among our avifauna and an update on the flora and fauna of Plum Island are among some of the interesting topics to be presented. Keynote speaker Peter Alden is a world-renowned naturalist, wildlife lecturer, ecotourism guide, and the author of 15 National Audubon Society books on African and North American wildlife, including that of our mid-Atlantic region.
This conference promises to be the largest regional forum for researchers, natural resource managers, students, and naturalists to present and exchange current information on the varied aspects of applied field biology (freshwater, marine, and terrestrial) and natural history of Long Island. It will serve as a premier venue to identify research and management needs, foster friendships and collegial relationships, and encourage a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history by bringing people with diverse backgrounds together.
Wine and cheese reception to follow.
For more information, please contact: Melissa Griffiths, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Central Pine Barrens Commission, 631-218-1177 or mgriffiths@pb.state.ny.us

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Each year, the APA Long Island Section provides a scholarship to chosen planning students or young planning professionals, to attend a yearly APA National conference.  Funds for the scholarships are raised in the memory of Arthur Kunz, former Suffolk County Planning Director.

Pictured from left to right are this year’s Kunz Scholarship Winners:

Michelle Young
Lee Wellington
Tiffany Taylor

The conference itself is an inspiring experience, with lots of learning and networking opportunities. How did they shape the professional paths (or-did they?) of this year’s and previous years’ recipients?  Stay tuned for the new series of reflections, written by this year’s and previous year’s  Kunz Scholarship winners.

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Suffolk County Planning Commission and Suffolk County Village Officials Association will be hosting the  Parking Symposium, on June 29th, 9AM-12:50PM, at the Port Jefferson Village Center (101-A East Broadway). Download of the event flyer is available HERE

Panel Topics Will Include

• Fixed Parking Ratios
  • Are our Standard Multipliers Working? Do we require too much Parking? Is there a better way for Downtowns?
• Mixed Use Parking Ratio
  • Does Shared Parking Work? What about Weekends, Holidays & Special Events? How do we handle Residential & Commercial Overlap? Parking Management
• What are the Costs of Free Parking?
  • How do we handle the problems of a Successful Downtown?

The panel will also cover Design options; Structural alternatives, Economic Development and more!

RSVP BY JUNE 25 TO: PLANNING@SUFFOLKCOUNTYNY.GOV

Please note: Parking in the Village is metered- $0.25/half hour. Meters accept coins, tokens (see Village Hall), credit cards and smart cards (see Village Hall). Parking is Free@Centenial Park, CVS parking lot-3 blocks North & the Brookhaven Marina Parking lot (Brookhaven residents)

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On June 12th, the APA will hold its annual East End Conference at the Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts & Hospitality Center in Riverhead.  There will be two 1.5 hour sessions with a light dinner served between sessions.  AICP credits are being sought.  APA sessions are regularly approved to satisfy training requirements for Planning and Zoning Board Members.

3:30 – 4 pm:  Registration and networking

4 – 5:30 pm:  Session 1- Emerging Trends in Economic Development

5:30 – 6 pm:  Light dinner

6-7:30 pm:  Session 2- Emerging Trends in Water Quality Management

SESSION 1- Emerging Trends in Economic Development –

Long Island’s economy is one of the largest in New York. Faced with the strong headwinds of the Great Recession, a decline of some of the historic pillars of the economy, and limited potential for population growth, session panelists will discuss how Long Island can achieve a stronger and more sustainable economy. The session will focus on emerging trends in economic development aimed at both short and long term solutions. Andrea Lohneiss of Empire State Development, Jim Morgo advisor to the Long Island Association, and Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley will discuss the latest ideas and programs in the field of economic development as they apply to Long Island. Dave Calone, chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, will moderate the session.

SESSION 2- Emerging Trends in Water Quality Management –

The Peconic Estuary Program identified nitrogen loading as a major water quality problem and instituted loading restrictions. Could nitrogen trading offer a solution? Connecticut has had a trading program for their wastewater treatment plants for over 10 years. The Chesapeake Bay states have a program that allows nitrogen trading between point and nonpoint sources. Evan Branosky from the World Resources Institute will speak to Chesapeake Bay efforts, Iliana Raffa from the Connecticut DEP will address her state’s program, and Alison Branco, of the Peconic Estuary Program will provide the local perspective. They will discuss the programs and the roles of treatment plants, farmers, and homeowners. David Berg of Cameron Engineering & Associates will moderate the panel.

Dinner will be provided by the culinary center, and is  included in the price.

($20 for APA members, $12.50 for students, $25 for non-members or at the door).

If using payment by check: please mail checks payable to “Long Island Section” to Kathy Eiseman (NP&V, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 1174)

Two economical sponsorship levels are available for this event.

§  Gold Level:  $250 includes 5 tickets, company profile on our website, large logo and company name displayed on poster board during event, with option to display marketing materials in the lobby during the event.

§  Silver: $100 includes 2 tickets, logo displayed on our website and logo and company name displayed on poster board during event.

Please contact LI Section Directors at APALongIsland@gmail.com

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The 1st Annual
Long Island Green Infrastructure
Conference and Expo
“Protecing Our Water Resources”

 HOSTED BY: Brookhaven National Laboratory

 Thursday, June 21, 2012 8am-4pm

 FOR FURTHER INFO: http://ligiconference.org/

Polluted stormwater runoff is a main contributor to closed beaches and shellfishing beds, threatens human health and wildlife, and increases the risk of flooding.

This Conference will facilitate the successful use of green technologies by municipalities, private developers and the general public to manage storm water. General and technical information on cost effective green infrastructure techniques that increase stormwater infiltration and prevent adverse impacts to Long Island’s valuable water resources will be presented. Regional success stories will show how green infrastructure has been beneficially put into place and how these
methods can be funded.
Who Should Attend: Elected officials, Planning and Zoning Board members, municipal engineers, building and public works department employees, landscape architects, regional planners and developers.
Invited Speakers: Representatives of Brookhaven National Laboratory, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York Sea Grant, NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee, North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital System, US EPA, Westchester County Department of Environmental Protection and Yale University.
Professional education credits for engineers and architects will be offered through the USGBC. Landscape architecture continuing education credit hours will be provided in Courses of Learning – HSW to New York State registered landscape architects. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is an approved provider of continuing education to landscape architects by the New York State Education Department.
Contacts: Registration Information: ligicregister@gmail.com, (631) 727-2315 x3.
Exhibitor Booths and Sponsorships: Eric Swenson ligicsponsors@gmail.com , (516) 677-5790.
TO REGISTER ONLINE: http://ligiconference.org/
Organizing Committee: Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Long Island Chapter of the United States Green Building Council, Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, New York Sea Grant, Oyster Bay / Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee and Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Note: The NYS DEC MS4 stormwater regulations require municipalities to utilize available training from sources such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts to educate municipal boards and Planning and Zoning Boards on low impact development principles, better site design approaches, and green infrastructure applications. 

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