Professional Planner/AICP
About The Position
This role serves as a client representative and involves attending evening meetings. The Professional Planner/AICP will be responsible for drafting development review letters, preparing and updating municipal comprehensive plans, master plans, and reexamination reports. The position also entails reviewing and recommending zoning amendments, preparing and updating Housing Element and Fair Share Plans, and drafting redevelopment investigations and plans. Additionally, the role involves drafting ordinances and regulations related to development controls and conducting various research tasks as requested by municipal clients.
Requirements
- Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices
- Working knowledge of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law
- Understanding of the NJ regulations including MLUL, LRHL, COAH
- Strong writing, communication, and copy editing skills
- Knowledge of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to critically analyze ordinances and codes and draft revisions
- Ability to identify community problems, issues, and opportunities
- Group facilitation and public engagement skills
- Ability to multitask and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget
- Comfort level with presenting to various stakeholder groups
- Ability to complete tasks independently
- 10+ years of planning experience
- AICP certification required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code
- Knowledge of economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning
- Knowing ArcPRO, SketchUP, and Adobe Creative Cloud
Responsibilities
- Serve as client representative and attend evening meetings
- Draft development review letters pertaining to various municipal development applications
- Prepare, amend, and update municipal comprehensive plans, master plans and reexamination reports
- Review, evaluate and recommend zoning amendments and rezoning's
- Prepare, amend, and update Housing Element and Fair Share Plans
- Prepare redevelopment investigations and plans
- Draft a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
- Various research tasks as may be requested by municipal clients
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Rich benefits programs
- Positive benefits
- Time-off programs
- Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
