CITY PLANNER

The City of Watervliet is accepting resumes for the position of City Planner.  The typical Work Activities include preparation of land use studies, zoning, and economic development plans.  Perform GIS updates. Works with public officials, civic organizations, and general public on municipal planning activities.    Minimum qualifications include but not limited to graduation from regionally accredited College or University with a bachelor’s in planning, architecture or engineering or a master’s degree in same disciplines.   Candidates with interest, please send or email resume and cover letter to: Joseph LaCivita, General Manager City of Watervliet    2 15th Street Watervliet, NY 12189 Email jlacivita@watervliet.com               The City of Watervliet In the early 1820’s, Watervliet consisted of three villages: Port Schuyler (1st Street to 8th Street), Gibbonsville (8th Street to 15th Street), and West Troy (15th Street to 26th Street). In 1823 the Erie Canal was completed from West Troy to Rochester. On October 8, 1823, the “Trojan Trader” left from West Troy navigating the canal to Rochester as the first boat to bring goods to the west on the Erie Canal. The Meneely Bell Foundry was started in 1826 by Andrew Meneely in West Troy. The Meneely bell from St. Patrick’s Church is now on display at the Watervliet Historical Society Museum. In 1836, the three villages merged into one and incorporate as West Troy. Finally, in 1896, the Town of Watervliet disbanded, and West Troy became the current-day City of Watervliet.