Overview
Hudson County Division of Planning – Seasonal Planning Support Staff Opening
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and references to the Planning Team’s hiring committee: Carmen Rosario at crosario@hcnj.us with a cc to Gina Jamarillo gjaramillo@hcnj.us, Kevin Force kforce@hcnj.us and Samuel Schroeder sschroeder@hcnj.us
Position Description
The Hudson County Division of Planning is seeking to hire a seasonal employee to assist with a variety of ongoing projects. The Division of Planning provides information and recommendations for the orderly and proper development of the County. The Division provides support and technical assistance to the Hudson County Planning Board, the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund, the Hudson County Vision Zero 2034 Initiative, the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy “CEDS” and conducts studies and makes recommendations regarding circulation, transportation, and environmental efforts within the county. The seasonal employee will perform basic research and writing and assist with various office tasks. The nature of the job will also include some field work as needed. The ideal candidate should be very familiar with Hudson County.
Essential Education/Experience Qualifications We’re Looking For:
Currently enrolled in a planning graduate program or an undergraduate planning related degree.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Knowledgeable working with Census Data and other publicly available datasets.
General understanding of land use and transportation in New Jersey.
Community Engagement and Involvement.
Preferred Skills
A working understanding of planning principles.
Excellent communication, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to research and write professional documents.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and supervisors.
Ability to think creatively.
Ability to work with Adobe Suite programs such as InDesign and Illustrator.
Overview of Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Help staff in collecting and preparing data for planning projects, including the County’s new Comprehensive Plan.
Maintains complete, accurate, and well-organized records at all times.
Review and compile planning documents and various sources of data.
Assist the Planning team at planning and community events.
Take pictures of various site conditions and events in the field; and assist with conducting. pedestrian/bicycle counts with the Division of Engineering, as part of the County’s Vision Zero efforts.
Assist in the distribution and delivery of planning documents to various County departments and municipalities.
Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public. relationships as a representative of Hudson County Government.
Conduct basic office functions as necessary, including filing and recordkeeping.
Develop content for social media.
Hours, compensation, and additional details:
Temporary position not to exceed 6 months.
Up to 35 hours per week, all hours are in-office or community events.
Hourly pay of $20 of per hour.
Office is located at 830 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, NJ.
To apply for this job email your details to crosario@hcnj.us
About Hudson County Division of Planning
Hudson County, NJ experienced the highest county population increase in the tri-state region, at 14% from 2010 to 2020. Uniquely positioned on the west side of the Hudson River across from Manhattan, (New York, NY), the County is the densest in the State of New Jersey. The county consists of twelve municipalities with a total of 720,000 residents and a robust business sector. The County’s Division of Planning is spearheading multiple planning initiatives and studies including the development of a new Comprehensive Plan, a Public Engagement Plan, Economic Development Plan, a West Hudson Circulation Study, and leads the County’s Vision Zero and Greenway Planning initiatives.
