11/12/2020 - Senior Planner - Department of Planning, Tourism & Community Affairs
Senior Planner
Department of Planning, Tourism & Community Affairs
(***Provisional – Pending Civil Service Procedures***)
Starting Salary: $39,698 - $45,261
New Jersey Civil Service Job Specification 16490
Duties
Under direction of a supervisor:
• Performs the more complex technical planning work for the development of a master, functional, or project plan for the development of county land areas or portions thereof
• Takes the lead over major details of planning studies and surveys involving complex technical aspects of land use planning
• Reviews land development proposals and determines compliance with state, county, and/or municipal regulations
• Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs; recommends viable alternatives when required
• Prepares maps representing existing and proposed land use and other data for submission or presentation
• Assumes responsibility for major details of planning studies of physical development, economic growth, or recreational needs of the community, or of other programs involving the application of general planning principles.
• Other related duties as required (See New Jersey Civil Service Job Specification 16490 for additional job duties related to this position.)
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented
by 21 semester hour credits in professional planning subjects.* Two (2) years of professional experience
in municipal, county, regional, or state planning.** Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or
communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Possession of a valid New
Jersey driver’s license. GIS and graphics capabilities are a plus. Bilingual preferred.
*Possession of a current and valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the NJ Board of Professional
Planners OR current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP) may be substituted for the educational requirement.
**Possession of a Master’s degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one
(1) year of indicated experience.
Hours 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Note Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screenings and criminal background checks.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to:
Brittany Wiita, Confidential Assistant
Department of Personnel
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361
Application Deadline: December 4, 2020
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.
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