February 19, 2021 – Executive Director – Nassau County Land Bank Corporation (NCLB)
Summary
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Nassau County Land Bank Corporation (NCLB) and protection of the organization’s financial assets while ensuring compliance with board directives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operations of the NCLB, a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation created pursuant to N.Y. State’s “Land Bank Act”. The Executive Director also:
- Oversees all financial functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset, property management and payroll, while also supervising the staff, who are responsible for these tasks in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Board and NCLB policies and procedures.
- Is responsible for overseeing grants and contract management including negotiating agreement terms that reflect the needs of the NCLB; coordinates with legal advisors to finalize agreement terms; monitors progress of agreements and maintains agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement and grant terms, including receipt and expenditure of funds.
- Assists in the development of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for NCLB operations. Establishes plans to achieve goals set by the Board of Directors and implements policies, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
- Establishes relationships with local governmental entities and community organizations as well as other not-for-profit organizations including the Long Island Housing Partnership, Habitat For Humanity, local veterans organizations, etc. to further the purposes and goals of the NCLB.
- Investigates target properties for acquisition consistent with the goals and policies of the NCLB including distressed properties, tax delinquent and foreclosed upon properties and County owned side lots. Responsibilities include site visits, coordination of due diligence and formulating plans for the ultimate disposition of properties acquired by the NCLB.
- Works closely with staff members and County personnel serving in advisory capacities to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service in the areas of sales, property management, planning, project accounting, human resources, purchasing and related administrative functions.
- Analyzes and evaluates vendor services, particularly for management of NCLB funds, to determine programs and providers that best meet the needs of the NCLB and makes recommendations to the Board, as appropriate; negotiates or oversees negotiation of services, terms and premiums and executes contracts with providers, supply and service vendors, auditors and consultants; manages payroll and benefits programs.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, community development, public administration, urban planning, real estate attorney or other substantially related fields. Master’s degree or juris doctorate and licensed attorney preferred. The Executive Director must possess at least five years’ experience in business, real estate and financial management, or related areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles
- Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
- Knowledge of human resources management
- Knowledge of financial management
- Knowledge of project management
Proficiency in the use of computers for
- Word Processing
- Internet
Travel
The Executive Director must be able to travel to attend conferences, training and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Send Resume and cover letter by e-mail to: landbank@nassaucountyny.gov
February 3, 2021 – Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development Specialist – Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning
Suffolk County seeks highly motivated urban planners and project managers to join the Department of Economic Development & Planning. This position will be involved in ongoing efforts to implement County Executive Bellone’s plan, Connect Long Island.
This is a Regional Economic and Development Plan to promote long-term economic progress in Suffolk County. It aims to create an innovation economy and drive sustainable growth by supporting transit-oriented development and building a modern transportation system. Connect Long Island seeks to connect development with our region’s major research and educational institutions, as well as innovation zones for emerging high-tech companies.
As a member of the Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development team the primary duties of the position include project management, including the day-to-day management of consultant teams, project deliverables and timelines; grant writing and management; ongoing communication with civic and community organizations; development of a thorough understanding of community needs and goals; and collaboration with local municipalities for technical assistance and project support.
The preferred candidate will have:
- Three years of urban planning and project management experience.
- Experience in collaborating with staff members and residents
- A desire to pursue modern concepts, planning best practices, and innovative strategies and techniques.
- Through understanding of fundamental planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic implications of planning decisions.
- Practice as a problem solver who will help identify solutions and manage processes to facilitate effective planning procedures, policies, and programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge in the following subject matters is highly desirable:
- Urban and traditional neighborhood design
- Urban economics
- Equity planning frameworks
- Transit and transportation planning and policy
- Developments in personal and micro mobility
- Housing policy and programs
- Community and economic development
- Environmental justice and the built environment
*Bilingual capabilities a plus
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience planning transit-oriented developments in downtowns or neighborhood centers in suburban areas.
Salary Commensurate with Experience. Excellent Benefit Package.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement
Interested applicants should submit their credentials to sc.personnel@suffolkcountyny.gov
October 23, 2020 – Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager, VHB, Hauppauge, NY
VHB is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager to join its growing Hauppauge, NY office.
The Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager will be involved with a variety of projects as a member of the Environmental Planning Team and will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and development of State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for a diverse number of markets including real estate, energy, institutional, transportation and state and local government.
To view the full announcement and instructions on how to apply, please click here.
March 9, 2020 – Request for Proposals (RFP)
This internship will provide the successful applicant with experience working in a municipal planning office. The intern will assist with gathering, analyzing, and presenting data in map format using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) geodatabases and ArcMap10 software, and in charts and tables using Microsoft Excel. Other tasks as needed.
Minimum qualifications require that the applicant be an undergraduate student with some knowledge of GIS. Other skills desired:
- Able to produce maps in GIS, and charts/tables in Excel to display data analyses.
- Familiarity with researching and compiling data.
- Successful completion of a project using GIS (classwork is acceptable experience).
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Good writing skills.
- Ability to gather information in the field using tablets and location apps.
The successful applicant will have to ability to work independently with little direction or supervision to complete the following tasks:
- Gather data via research and field work
- Analyze data for the Comprehensive Plan Update using ArcMap (GIS) and proficient GIS skills and knowledge.
- Present findings in written and/or oral format, using excellent communication skills including writing and interpersonal.
- Produce map layouts in GIS to display data and data analyses in a clear and informative manner.
- Microsoft Excel charts and tables will also be required to be produced with existing knowledge of that software.
- Collect additional geographic and other data for the Comprehensive Plan Update and adding it to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ArcMap geodatabase.
- Writing Metadata for any data collected and GIS analyses completed.
- Other tasks as needed.
Please note that a car is necessary for transportation (little or no public transit available), and rental housing in this area, especially in the summer, is scarce and expensive.
- $15/hour
- Full-time seasonal (summer, 2020)
- June-August, 2020
- Exact start and end date flexible
Applications include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
Apply by March 6, 2020 to:
Heather Lanza, AICP
Town Planning Director
Southold Town Planning
53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
E-mail: heatherl@southoldtownny.gov
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