The Town of Bethel Town Board is seeking a Planner to the Town to assist in conducting the planning activities related to assisting in reviewing documents such as studies, plans, applications, and maps for the Building Department, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Board as needed.
The planner will integrate all aspects of development including demographics, land use recommendations, parks, public facilities, infrastructure, watershed protections, transportation, environmental considerations, and development trends. The focus will also prioritize environmental sustainability and community character.
The level work involved will include conducting studies, formulating plans, consulting with appropriate officials and boards and the preparation of reports. The Planner should have a knowledge of principles and practices involved in municipal, county or regional planning; thorough knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices; thorough knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data; good knowledge of legislation, current problems and professional literature in field. Conducts detailed field and office studies of land use trends, population characteristics, economic development, traffic and transit requirements, and housing; conducts detailed investigations and prepares reports on municipal zoning and subdivision referrals; formulates plans with respect to water supply, sewerage, open space, transit and highways and other
community facilities; advises municipal officials, planning boards and zoning boards of appeals on planning, zoning and subdivision control matters; prepares reports.
Those qualified can respond to the RFP with a letter of interest, qualifications and proposal by US Mail to: Town of Bethel, Attn: Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor, P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786 or via e-mail: bethesupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com or hand-delivered to: Town of Bethel, Town
Hall, 3454 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786. Deadline to submit RFP: February 7, 2025.
