Senior Regional Planner / Stewart Airport
Assistant Director of Land Use Advocacy

Mission of Position:
Making Stewart Airport an Asset for the Region. Scenic Hudson believes that for Stewart Airport to become an environmentally and economically sustainable regional airport, it must:

1. Respect and protect the region's natural and historic treasures. A direct mitigation program must be created to preserve vulnerable landscapes and direct new development to existing centers.
2. Function as a first-class "gateway" for visitors to the Hudson Valley - not the 4th New York City jetport.
3. Use the Port Authority's "leverage" with the communities surrounding Stewart Airport to cause them to create a coordinated economic development strategy that directs new development to the City of Newburgh and other areas with existing infrastructure.
4. Be developed with the benefit of meaningful public input.
5. Ultimately achieve the Port Authority's stated goal for Stewart to become the world's first carbon-negative airport. The goal should include on-the-ground operations and, over time, air traffic. Strategies should focus on minimizing the airport's carbon footprint and creating carbon off-sets in the region.

The Senior Regional Planner for Stewart Airport works with other Scenic Hudson staff and all stakeholders at the local, state and federal level engaged in the process of planning for the development of the airport and the surrounding region to achieve this vision. The Senior Planner conducts research, provides analysis and planning recommendations and advocates for smart growth planning and development.

The planner is part of the Land Use Advocacy staff working on developing strategies to promote the revitalization of Newburgh, New York as a byproduct of the Stewart Airport expansion. This individual undertakes projects under the direction of the Assistant Director of Land Use Advocacy.

Other Assignments:
The Senior Regional Planner will also have other duties which advance the Land Use Advocacy Team's other goals, as assigned by the Director and the Assistant Director of Land Use Advocacy.

Qualifications:
A Masters degree from an accredited university in planning, geography, transportation or a related field plus seven years experience in Urban and Regional Planning. A.I.C.P. certification is preferred. The successful candidate should have a one year in airport planning or management. Excellent verbal, written, and graphic presentation skills required. The Senior Regional and Environmental Planner should also have a working knowledge of: Graphics programs (GIS, Adobe Illustrator, and 3D programs) and be able to develop models, graphics, and maps using GIS technology. Familiarity with State of New York environmental policy, government processes and environmental laws and regulations required. The Senior Regional Planner is self-directed, has entrepreneurial, organizational, outreach and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others. The Senior Regional Planner must share a commitment to the mission and programs of Scenic Hudson.
Background:

Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. Today with more than 10,000 ardent supporters, we are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources.


Applications should be sent to: HR, Scenic Hudson, One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or faxed to: (845) 625-1461 or e-mailed to: tvanyo@scenichudson.org.
Send resume and brief writing sample.