Municipal Planner

Ardurra; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Ardurra seeks a municipal planning professional to serve as client representative and lead in drafting and updating plans, housing elements, and redevelopment strategies for New Jersey communities.

You will evaluate zoning proposals, prepare ordinances, and coordinate research across departments, delivering projects on time and within budget while engaging diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such asUrban and Regional Planning, Environmental, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Professional Planner is preferred or PP pursuit in process.
• 5+ years of experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as client representative and attend evening meetings.
• Draft development review letters for municipal development applications.
• Prepare and update municipal comprehensive plans, master plans, and reexamination reports.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend zoning amendments and rezoning proposals.
• Prepare Housing Element and Fair Share Plans.
• Prepare redevelopment investigations and plans.
• Draft ordinances and regulations related to development controls.
• Perform research tasks for municipal clients.

Skills

Planning principles

NJ MLUL knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Economic/environment planning

Writing and editing

Public engagement

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field

Professional Planner (preferred)

5+ years experience

Tools

ArcPRO

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES

• 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 proposals.
• 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.
• Perform various research tasks as may be requested by municipal clients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law; knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code a plus.
• Understanding of the NJ regulations including MLUL, LRHL, COAH.
• Knowledge of economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning a plus.
• Strong writing, communication, and copy editing skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel; knowing ArcPRO, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Professional Planner is preferred or applicants’ pursuit of a PP is in process.
• 5+ years of experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management
• Delegation
• Problem Solving & Innovation

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is generally performed in an office or administrative setting but may include periodic field work. Field activities can involve exposure to varying weather conditions and typical outdoor hazards. The role requires minimal to moderate physical activity, such as occasional standing, walking, or lifting items up to 20 pounds, while most tasks remain focused on work at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.