Assistant Planner
Job Posting for Assistant Planner at County of Monmouth
- PURPOSE:
Under direction, assists in administering all aspects of the County’s planning program to include conducting studies and analyses and the preparation and presentation of plans and reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts presentations to various committees and coordinates with local, regional, and State agencies.
2. Assist in Grant management responsibilities including researching grant sources, preparing and reviewing grant applications, and administering project grants.
3. Reviews land development proposals and determines compliance with county regulations. Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs; recommends viable alternatives when required. Transmits actions and recommendations of development proposals to municipalities, applicants and other representatives.
4. Participate in public outreach activities including representing the County in meetings with other agencies, community groups, and the public.
5. Assist in the development of planning studies, documents, and maps.
6. Provide assistance to Municipalities with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to transportation, mobility, and safety.
7. Support the Environmental Planning and Community Development Sections of the Division of Planning and other County staff as required.
8. Prepare and update elements of the County’s plans, programs, and reports.
9. Conduct investigations, traffic monitoring activities, user surveys, field surveys and studies.
10. Write reports and make presentations for planning projects.
11. Monitor and analyze legislation for impact on County interests, activities, and funds.
12. Prepare correspondence and respond to requests for information on regional transportation issues and programs.
13. Monitor and participate in transportation planning activities of public and private providers of transit and specialized transportation services.
14. Serve as a liaison and technical expert to local, regional, State, and Federal agencies, community groups, business groups, major employers, and elected officials on regional planning issues, projects, and programs.
15. Input, access, and analyze data using a computer.
16. Gather, analyze and evaluate data related to regional planning issues.
17. Develop policy recommendations and resolutions for the Monmouth County Transportation Council, Development Review Committee, Monmouth County Planning Board, and Board of County Commissioners.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by twenty-one semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, planning law and administration, transportation planning, and geographic information systems.
NOTE: Possession of a current and valid license as a professional planner
in New Jersey issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Planners
may be substituted for the educational requirement.
NOTE: Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner
Issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be
Substituted for the educational requirement.
- Experience with ESRI GIS (Desktop, Pro, and/or Online)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic programs (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Experience with Microsoft Office or similar office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- An effective communicator with strong writing skills, and able to write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences including planners, the general public, and official correspondence.
- Ability to work diplomatically with the public and as part of a complex organizational structure.
- Ability in public speaking and the development of presentation materials.
- Knowledge of current trends of thought and significant developments in present day planning activities including technical advances and innovative approaches to problem solving.
- Knowledge of the varied planning and transportation problems occurring in Monmouth County and beyond.
- Knowledge of transportation demand modeling, SQL, or other data analysis methods.
- Knowledge of survey development and results analysis.
- Knowledge of principles related to the movement of people within and outside of urban areas and transportation as a factor in community growth and physical structure.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret basic laws and regulations.
- Ability to organize and execute designated planning projects and studies.
- Ability to review, interpret and transpose statistical data of varied type in appropriate visual form for use in planning and publicity activities.
- Knowledge of the theories, practices and procedures of State, municipal and regional planning.
- Knowledge of the problems associated with the growth of urban centers, suburban sprawl, and movements of population; the changing character of individual urban, suburban, and rural areas; the location, relocation, development and/or loss of industrial opportunities; traffic conditions; housing shortages; and other contemporary conditions.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language, or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
OTHER:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function as well as possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
How to apply:
- Individuals will only be considered if they possess the minimum requirements listed above.
- All applicants: In order to be considered for a job opening, an Application for Employment must be completed for each position. Resumes may be attached but are not considered as substitution for a fully completed job application form. mc-humanresources@co.monmouth.nj.us
- Mail: Completed applications referencing the job title code on the application to: County of Monmouth, Human Resources Department, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
- Phone: To request a Job Application be mailed to you, call 732-431-7300
- In Person: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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