THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. THERE IS A CURRRENT VACANCY.

For further consideration, you MUST submit the City of Saratoga Springs application. The full announcement can be found on www.saratoga-springs.org. We cannot interview without a completed application submitted.

Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.

Completed applications can be emailed into civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off to the office. This is in office employment. This is not remote employment.

Salary

2026 - $56,097.
NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Cost of living and anniversary yearly increases.

LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY - Mayor’s Office – Planning Department.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: either

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Masters Certificate in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and TWO (2) YEARS of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience OR;
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and ONE (1) YEAR of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience OR;
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field and THREE (3) YEARS of full time paid paraprofessional planning experience.

Special Notes

Applicants with American Institute of Certified Planners certification are desired.
Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.
Degree must have been awarded by a college or university by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Duties

This position performs a range of non-supervisory paraprofessional level responsibilities relating to City planning, zoning, economic and community development and assisting in the preparation of City planning policy documents, land use plans, ordinances, regulations and reports.
This position requires considerable communication with public officials, civic organizations, lawyers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, developers, developers, contractors and the public.
General supervision is provided by the Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development.
Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Illustrative only

Reviews architecture/subdivision/site plans to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios;
Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity such as special use permits, site plan review and variances;
Prepares public notices of property owner verifications;
Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances;
Researches and complies information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources;
Prepares maps, charts, tables, presentation graphics;

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