Senior Rural Development Planner - Farmland Preservation

The County Of Adams; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Land use planning

Farmland preservation

Environmental conservation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

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

Job description

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.