APA New York Metro Chapter Long Island Section

Nearing the end of your two-year reporting period and in need of hard to find Ethics credits? This engaging and practical course provides professional planners with a thorough and thoughtful discussion of ethical concerns that many planners are likely to face in their careers. This course provides 2 CM credits, including the required 1.5 Ethics CM credits.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 10th, 2pm.
WHERE: Town of Brookhaven, Planning Dept conference room, 2nd floor
DETAILS:
This engaging and practical course provides professional planners with a thorough and thoughtful discussion of ethical concerns that many planners are likely to face in their careers. The work of planning for communities is rooted in values, often unexpressed, about the role of government in working for a better future. So planners should, from time to time, examine their own values and those of the American Institute of Certified Planners as they go about their work in the public or private sectors. This course provides 2 CM credits, including the required 1.5 Ethics CM credits. Instructor: Carol D. Barrett, FAICP.

1. Planning Ethics – Introduction
2. How Ethical is Our Society?
3. Shoulds and Shalt Nots
4. Potential Scenarios
5. An Ethical Work Environment
6. Why Leadership is Critical
7. More Ethical Scenarios
Total course duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (Includes 7 videos)

WHERE:  Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY – Thursday November 29, 2012

Click HERE to view the Conference brochure.

REGISTRATIONS BY MAILING or ONLINE.

NO LATE ARRIVALS/NO WALK INS*
NO LATE REGISTRATION ACCEPTED*

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.

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.

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

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.