Senior Professional Planner/AICP

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Phone stipend

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Remington & Vernick Engineers seeks a professional Planner with AICP certification and 10+ years of experience to join our team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will lead municipal and regional planning projects, land use, zoning, and community development, providing technical guidance to clients and municipalities.

Responsibilities include preparing planning studies, reviewing applications, attending evening meetings, and supporting public hearings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of planning experience.
• AICP certification required and PP licensure.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with municipal and regional planning and land use.
• Ability to present to stakeholders and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AICP certification

PP licensure

Planning experience

Public engagement

Writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ArcPRO

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Professional Planner with AICP certification with 10+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in municipal and regional planning, land use, zoning, and community development projects. This role involves preparing and reviewing planning studies, reports, and applications; providing technical guidance to clients and municipalities; and supporting public meetings and hearings. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential.

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'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

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 Municipalities 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 opportunitiesGroup 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

Must have 10+ years of planning experience, AICP certification and PP licensure

Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

While this summary job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

The annual base salary range for this full-time position in the United States is $97,000-$101,050 and is a good faith estimate only. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and country. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, which is variable and discretionary.

In addition to compensation, COMPANY provides a competitive benefits package; including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), phone/internet and wellness allowances, and tuition reimbursement.

Your Talent Acquisition Business Partner will discuss salary, bonus opportunity, and benefits in the interview process.