SENIOR PLANNER RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The County Of Adams; Gettysburg (Adams County); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The County Of Adams in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Senior Planner Rural Development to support the Agricultural Land Preservation Program, focusing on conservation easements, land use planning, and coordination with landowners, public officials, and partner agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in land use planning; you will work across divisions and with the public, with some evening and weekend hours.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, environmental science, agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant land use planning, farmland preservation, or environmental conservation experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support administration of the Agricultural Land Preservation program per laws and policies.
• Conduct rankings for acquisition of agricultural conservation easements.
• Assist with inspections of preserved farms to ensure easement compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners interested in farmland preservation.
• Maintain records, GIS data, and documentation for preserved farms and easement transactions.

Conhecimentos

Land use planning

Farmland preservation

Environmental conservation

Stakeholder coordination

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, environmental science, agriculture, or a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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SENIOR PLANNER RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US 1 Attachments

About the Role:

Assists the Rural Resources Manager in supporting the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program. This role focuses on the protection of productive farmland through conservation easements, land use planning, and coordination with landowners, public officials, and partner agencies. The planner will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal preservation policies and support long-term sustainability of agricultural lands.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, environmental science, agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in land use planning, farmland preservation, or environmental conservation preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural practices, conservation easements, and land use regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the administration of the county's Agricultural Land Preservation program in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conducts rankings for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements.
• Assists with inspections preserved farms to ensure ongoing compliance with easement terms.
• Provide technical assistance and information to landowners interested in farmland preservation.
• Maintain accurate records, GIS data, and documentation for preserved farms and easement transactions.

This position will have a private office space. However, this position requires a combination of solitary work and team collaboration with the four divisions of department, other county departments and their staff, and the public. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary.