MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

(a) Graduation from, or current enrollment with an understanding that the degree must be obtained within 6 months of
appointment in, a master’s degree program at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in
planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental studies, natural resources, community development or a
closely related field; OR
(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor’s
degree or higher in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental studies, natural resources,
community development or a closely related field AND one year of planning experience (full time, part time or volunteer) in a
public or private agency; OR
(c) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as described in (a) and (b) above.
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the purpose, principles, practices, methods and terminology used in municipal, community, or regional
planning;
Good knowledge of the sociological, physical, economic, environmental design and research factors included in planning;
Working knowledge of basic research methods and techniques
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting, mapping, and graphic visual methods as applied to planning;
Working knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices;
Working knowledge of current problems and issues in the field;
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously, deal with tight deadlines, and manage competing requests;
Ability to prepare complex written reports;
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Ability to understand complex oral and written directions;
Ability to analyze factual data;
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement;
Ability to facilitate group discussions and gather public comment at meetings and a commitment to inclusive and equitable public
outreach and engagement;
The employee’s physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or without
reasonable accommodations.

STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED.

In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duties shall be entitled to receive
an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are
qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duties in this municipality, please inform this
office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the
application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has
been established.â’�
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will
include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in
disqualification.

Please refer the Job description for details