Planner
Fisher Associates
February 9, 2015
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Patty Stell
Phone:
5853341310
Email:
hr@fisherassoc.com
Location:
Rochester, NY
Fisher Associates is a growing consulting firm with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Erie, PA. Our multi-disciplinary staff includes planners, regulatory specialists, landscape architects, transportation engineers, civil/site engineers, environmental engineers, surveyors, and GIS analysts. Fisher is seeking a full-timePlanner(5 - 10 years experience) to assist with a wide range of projects in New York State involving comprehensive and master plans, land use and zoning analyses, transportation-related plans and corridor studies, brownfield redevelopment and reuse plans, environmental impact studies, and public outreach. This position will assist the day-to-day operations of Fisher's Land Development and Environmental Groups and also involve marketing and coordination/management of planning-related projects. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree from an accredited university, with preference of major course work in urban and regional planning, urban design, transportation or environmental planning is preferred.
- Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desired.
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal communication, and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Strong writing, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity and experience with land use and environmental regulations.
- Familiarity and experience with the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
- Understanding of basic functions and operations of GIS.
- Proficiency with graphic and word processing programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher). Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp or other modeling software a plus.
- Willingness to assume new roles and mentor junior staff. Candidate will be expected to manage projects and/or assist with project management activities.
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter along with a writing sample to: hr@fisherassoc.com