Environmental Planner

Company: Suffolk County
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

An employee in this class performs analysis of the environmental resources of an area and participates in the development of planning policies to minimize adverse environmental impact. The work is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring a knowledge of planning principles, as well as an understanding of environmental processes. Supervision is received from an administrative or professional supervisor through review of written reports and graphic materials prepared, consultation and periodic conferences. *Does related work as required. Key Elements Of The Role : Participates in the preparation of environmental resource inventories, including all protected areas, by means of field studies, aerial photographs and outside reports; Identifies critical ecosystems for protection against adverse environmental impact, flood and erosion hazard or the significant geological, ecological or scenic value of the area; Evaluates impact of construction and development on an area’s natural resources; recommends alternative plans to minimize adverse impact; Prepares maps, diagrams and overlays necessary to identify various ecosystems and their present status; Proposes guidelines for planning based on analysis of resource capabilities. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary: $57,133 The last date to apply for this role is 4/3/2026 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Environmental Planning, Marine Biology or Oceanography AND Two (2) years of experience in environmental planning. NOTE: Additional graduate education in the above listed fields or in Planning will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Keywords: Suffolk County, New Britain , Environmental Planner, Administration, Clerical , Riverhead, Connecticut