Senior Planner- Municipal

Cavora Talent Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavora Talent Group seeks a New Jersey Licensed Professional Planner to lead project-level planners and support staff on multi-disciplinary planning projects. The role requires familiarity with MLUL and NJ planning statutes, with responsibilities spanning master plans, zoning ordinances, and redevelopment studies.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture, plus AICP certification and PP licensure, and brings at least 10 years of comprehensive

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• AICP Certification and/or PP licensure.
• NJ Licensed Professional Planner (PP).
• 10 years of planning experience.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Suite.
• Familiarity with GIS and urban design principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level planners and support staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare master plans, zoning ordinances, development regulations, and planning reports.
• Serve as Project Manager for planning projects including staff, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare evaluation criteria for Municipal Planning review letters.

Skills

Project management

Public engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture

AICP Certification

NJ Licensed Professional Planner (PP)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

GIS

Job description

We are currently seeking a NJ Licensed Professional Planner who is familiar with the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) and related New Jersey planning statutes and regulations to lead project-level planners and support staff on multi-disciplinary planning projects.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of master plans and master plan re-examination reports, zoning ordinances and development regulations, review of development applications, planning reports and analyses, redevelopment studies and plans, zoning ordinances, and affordable housing plans and studies.
• Review and prepare local municipal ordinances.
• Perform as Project Manager for planning projects in charge of staff, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare evaluation criteria of Municipal Planning review letters/documents.
• Undertake zoning, land use and urban design evaluations to assist Principal/Director.
• Municipal appointments as planning board, zoning board, or municipal planner.
• Review development applications and prepare planning reports for planning and zoning boards
• Plan and facilitate public participation events to formulate and develop land use or community plans.
• Lead the preparation of design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning.
• Conduct field investigations / site visits to compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use.
• Marketing proposal writing, with assistance from Corporate Communications.
• Attend night meetings or public engagement events if required for project.

Required Attributes:

• Required education: Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• 10 years experience
• AICP Certification.
• NJ Licensed Professional Planner (PP)
• Computer Skills: MS Word and Excel, Adobe Suite.
• Comprehensive planning experience, with understanding of urban design and community planning principles.
• Familiarity with or experience in GIS.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in community visioning, public outreach, and charrettes
• Layout and graphic design for public engagement exhibits, massing plans, and conceptual urban design
• Understanding and experience in innovative planning, design, and zoning techniques, including form-based codes a plus
• Experience in resiliency and sustainable planning techniques a plus