Lead Subregional Planner – Transportation & Growth

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Principal Planner, Subregional to lead oversight of the Subregional Studies Program and coordinate with NJTPA divisions, subregions, and partners. The role manages studies, performs analyses, and guides deliverables while ensuring compliance with federal guidance.

The incumbent collaborates on plan updates, contributes to data-driven analyses, and presents findings to boards and the public.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning, environmental studies, public policy, engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in city planning, regional planning, and/or transportation planning, including project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical guidance for all aspects of the NJTPA's Subregional Studies Program (SSP), working closely with NJTPA divisions, subregions, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate with the Senior Planner, Subregional Programs, in the administration of the Subregional Transportation Program (STP).
• Manage or support planning studies, conduct analysis, provide input on draft analysis, and create deliverables; serve on technical advisory committees.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Master's degree in planning or related field

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Principal Planner, Subregional to lead oversight of the Subregional Studies Program and coordinate with NJTPA divisions, subregions, and partners. The role manages studies, performs analyses, and guides deliverables while ensuring compliance with federal guidance.

The incumbent collaborates on plan updates, contributes to data-driven analyses, and presents findings to boards and the public.