Sr Urban Planner/Principal Planner/Director of Urban Planning

Our client is an award-winning Community Planning and Landscape Architecture firm located in New Jersey. Our client has carved out a niche in design-based planning, setting the company apart from Civil Multi-discipline firms in terms of the quality of Planning & Landscape Architecture. Specializing in combining these two fields, our client creates practical and effective solutions.

Senior Planner /Principal Planner or Director of Planning

Firm Project types include:

· Redevelopment Planning

· Master Plans

· Streetscapes & Urban Design

· Municipal Consulting and Development Plan Review / Inspection

· Park & Regional Trail Design

· Residential & Commercial Site Planning & Redevelopment Design

· Grant Writing

Our client is committed to preserving and enhancing the visual and environmental character of the places and communities where we work.

Required and Desirable Qualifications:

· NJ PP Licensure and AICP Certification (Required.)

· Enthusiasm to improve our built environment & foster sustainability

· Strong communication and writing skills

· Experience with Affordable Housing is a plus, but not necessary

· Ability to manage projects and clients

· Desire to present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

· Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, data collection; research methods, and statistics

· Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Solid oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain complicated information to the public;

· Creative problem-solving skills

· Ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Basic Duties

· Gather, interpret, and analyze a variety of data, and prepare reports, maps,

· Manage and assist teams of co-workers on planning projects for local government clients in New Jersey

· Draft zoning ordinances, Redevelopment analyses and Redevelopment Plans,

· Develop competitive proposals and project budgets;

· Build and nurture client relationships;

· Present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public;

· Represent the firm at evening meetings

· Supervise and assist with training junior planners

Benefits

· Health Insurance - covers 100% of the cost of the Employee single coverage policy.

· Life Insurance

·401k with 4% Net Company Match

· Sick Leave

· Vacation Leave

·9 paid Holidays

· License Fees