LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and is a certified Great Place To Work. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Madrid, Spain. LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project’s feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between. 

Job Overview
LaBella Associates' Planning Division seeks a Planner to join our either our Downtown Rochester office or Downtown Buffalo office. The Planning Division at LaBella Associates provides planning, environmental, permitting, and funding services to a variety of municipal, private, and utility clients in addition to serving internal LaBella divisions.

Under general supervision of the Planning Division Director the ideal candidate will have experience in land use planning, GIS, SEQR and grants. The candidate may also participate in a broad range of other planning services offered by LaBella Associates including economic development services, environmental reviews, and permitting. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for the position.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an eagerness to learn any of these duties. Some of the duties the candidate may be involved in include:

• Assisting in preparing reports and analyses including land use plans, strategic downtown/economic development plans, and area/neighborhood plans.
• Data analytics
• Preparing maps for reports and planning/development analyses.
• Assisting with applying for and administering grants and other funding programs.
• Assistance with permitting
• Assistance with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Participating in public meetings and community engagement.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of the principles and practices of planning and economic development.
• GIS Mapping
• Experience with grants and funding
• Experience with data and market research
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Presentation/Speaking skills
• Graphic skills
• Self motivated with an eagerness to learn
• Outgoing personality

Qualifications

• Masters in urban planning, public administration, or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree will also be considered;
• AICP preferred or on track to achieve certification;
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, online applications and mobile applications; and
• Understanding and ability to utilize social media applications is a plus.

The offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Company Perks

• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.