Assistant Transportation Planner - Planning Board

Monmouth County (NJ) • Freehold, NJ

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About The Position

The Monmouth County Division of Planning is seeking an energetic and innovative Assistant Planner interested in resilience, regeneration, and equity to contribute meaningfully to the work of the Integrated Strategic Planning section on topics including transportation planning, development review, and long range planning. The Integrated Strategic Planning section currently has a number of significant and interesting projects underway including a Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, work on Cross Acceptance of the State Plan, electric vehicle planning, an update to the Monmouth County Master Plan, as well as an active development review process. Under direction, assists in administering all aspects of the County's Integrated Strategic Planning work program, with a focus on transportation and its intersectional relationship with land use, the environment, and community development. This includes participation in studies, collecting and analyzing data, working with advisory groups, and preparing and making presentations in a wide variety of formats to the Monmouth County Planning Board and associated organizations, partner agencies, not for profits, and the public. Applies innovative techniques and technology with regards to data analytics and publishing, including the appropriate use of artificial intelligence. Uses innovative technology to enhance public engagement.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-one semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, planning law and administration, transportation planning, and geographic information systems.
• Possession of a current and valid license as a professional planner in New Jersey issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Planners may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Experience with ESRI GIS (Pro and/or Online)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic programs (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in basic web design techniques and tools (ESRI Storymaps, Experience Builder, and Hub Sites, as well as content management systems)

Responsibilities

• Conducts presentations to various committees and coordinates with local, regional, and State agencies.
• Assist in Grant management responsibilities including researching grant sources, preparing and reviewing grant applications, and administering project grants.
• Reviews land development proposals and determines compliance with county regulations.
• Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs; recommends viable alternatives when required.
• Transmits actions and recommendations of development proposals to municipalities, applicants and other representatives.
• Participate in public outreach activities including representing the County in meetings with other agencies, community groups, and the public.
• Advise various departments, committees, and councils on issues that affect the County.
• Assist in the development of planning studies, documents, and maps.
• Provide assistance to Municipalities with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to transportation, mobility, and safety.
• Support the Environmental Planning and Community Development Sections of the Division of Planning and other County staff as required.
• Assist in the preparation and update of insight reports such as the Monmouth County Profile and At-A-Glance, and elements of the County's Master Plan, Road Plan, and programs and reports required by the State or Federal agencies.
• Conduct investigations, traffic monitoring activities, user surveys, field surveys and studies.
• Write reports and make presentations for planning projects.
• Monitor and analyze legislation for impact on County interests, activities, and funds.
• Prepare correspondence and respond to requests for information on regional transportation issues and programs.
• Monitor and participate in transportation planning activities of public and private providers of transit and specialized transportation services.
• Serve as a liaison and technical expert to local, regional, State, and Federal agencies, community groups, business groups, major employers, and elected officials on regional planning issues, projects, and programs.
• Input, access, and analyze data using a computer.
• Gather, analyze, evaluate data related to regional planning issues.
• Develop policy recommendations and resolutions for the Monmouth County Transportation Council, Development Review Committee, Monmouth County Planning Board, and Board of County Commissioners.
• Provide support for the Division of Finance analyzing real estate, demographic, and employment trends affecting Monmouth County's fiscal health.

Benefits

• Generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents.
• Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program.
• Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.
• Eligible employees are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance.
• Enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.
• Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disability, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.
• Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree