Nelson Pope Voorhis is an environmental planning firm with offices in Melville, NY and in the lower Hudson Valley providing a wide range of professional services. NPV continually seeks talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team of planners, ecologists, hydrologists, certified
environmental professionals, grants specialists and GIS specialists. NPV offers competitive salaries, full benefits, a professional collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting and innovative projects. Our workplace encourages innovation, creativity and camaraderie. Employees are mentored and encouraged to pursue specializations of interest, develop themselves professionally, and advance in the planning profession. Our goal is to allow employees to receive exposure to a wide variety of experiences, be challenged professionally, and have the schedule flexibility to maintain an appropriate live-work balance. Remote work options will be considered.
NPV is seeking a self-motivated and energetic individual looking to enter the professional planning field. The Planner will have the opportunity to work with our senior level planning staff at our Hudson Valley Office, located in Suffern, New York.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, data gathering, baseline analysis, writing and document preparation in
support of land use and environmental planning assignments. - Create maps, visual charts, and graphics to be used in documents and in support of analyses.
- Assist senior planners with land use application reviews, environmental reviews in accordance
with SEQRA, and preparing baseline studies and reports related to the planning field. - Attend occasional evening board meetings as needed to assist senior staff.
Skill Requirements
- Significant understanding and interest in the planning profession.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or a related undergraduate program such as environmental studies, geography, urban studies, economics, mathematics, biology, architectural history, public health, political science, humanities or writing is required, although
consideration will be given to candidates scheduled to graduate from a degree program within
the next six months. - Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and experience with Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop or Corel
Graphics Suites is encouraged. - Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat proficiency is needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Salary and Benefits
NPV offers a competitive salary commensurate with level of education and professional experience and offers medical and other benefits. The salary range for this position is between $45,000 and $65,000, depending on level of experience. See www.nelsonpopevoorhis.com .
Nelson, Pope & Voorhis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
Please submit your resume, a letter of interest including at least one technical writing and GIS sample. Please transmit your qualifications package to npvresume@nelsonpopevoorhis.com.
