Overview
The Monmouth County Division of Planning is seeking an energetic and innovative Principal Planner interested in resilience, regeneration, and equity to contribute meaningfully to the work as a team leader in the Integrated Strategic Planning section on topics including transportation planning, development review, and long range planning. The Integrated Strategic Planning section currently has a number of significant and interesting projects underway including a Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, work on Cross Acceptance of the State Plan, electric vehicle planning, an update to the Monmouth County Master Plan, as well as an active development review process.
Description
PURPOSE: Performs complex work in administering all aspects of the County’s Integrated Strategic Planning work program including project management, conducting studies, collecting and analyzing data, working with advisory groups, and preparing and making presentations in a wide variety of formats to the Monmouth County Planning Board and associated organizations, partner agencies, not for profits, and the public. Applies innovative techniques and technology with regards to data analytics and publishing, including the appropriate use of artificial intelligence. Uses innovative technology to enhance public engagement. Actively contributes to the organization and flow of tasks and projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conduct presentations to various committees and coordinate with the State, local and regional agencies.
2. Review land development proposals and determine compliance with county regulations. Evaluate project proposals against adopted standards, plans and programs; recommend viable alternatives when required. Transmit actions and recommendations of development proposals to municipalities, applicants and other representatives.
3. Under supervision, lead grant management responsibilities including researching grant sources, preparing and reviewing grant applications and administering project grants.
4. Lead innovative public outreach activities including representing the County and the Monmouth County Transportation Council, and in meetings with other agencies and community groups.
5. Advise various departments, committees, and councils on issues that affect the County.
6. Lead the development of planning studies, documents and maps.
7. Lead the provision of assistance to Municipalities with issues including but not limited to transportation, mobility and safety.
8. Supervise the preparation and update insight reports such as the Monmouth County Profile and At-A-Glance, and elements of the County’s Master Plan, Road Plan, and manage programs and reports required by the State or Federal agencies.
9. Conduct investigations, traffic monitoring activities, user surveys, field surveys and studies.
10. Write reports and create 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, evaluate data related to regional planning issues.
17. Manage the development of policy recommendations and resolutions for the Monmouth County Transportation Council, Development Review Committee, Monmouth County Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners.
18. Provide support for the Division of Finance analyzing real estate, demographic, and employment trends affecting Monmouth County’s fiscal health.
19. Support other sections of the Division of Planning and other County offices as required.
20. Mentor supporting staff members.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:
• 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 or a Master’s degree in Planning.
• A minimum of two years of experience in municipal, county, regional or state planning with a preference of four years or more. 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.
• Proficient in ESRI GIS (Pro and/or Online)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic programs (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in basic web design techniques and tools (ESRI Storymaps, Experience Builder, and Hub Sites, as well as content management systems)
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• AICP Certification and New Jersey Professional Planner License preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• An effective communicator with strong writing skills for a variety of audiences including planners, the general public and officials.
• Ability to work diplomatically with the public and as part of a complex organizational structure.
• Ability to create presentation materials and conduct public speaking.
• 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 with the growth of vehicle miles traveled, increased freight related activity, the social and economic considerations attendant with a modal choice, the barriers to adoption for electric vehicles, issues related to human services transportation and other contemporary conditions affecting the transportation status of the state.
• Knowledge of demand modeling, SQL or other data analysis methods.
• Knowledge of the ESRI software suite, including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Insights, and ESRI web development tools.
• 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 the 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 affecting the social and economic status of the State or local government.
• 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.
NOTE: 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.
Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.
For a full New Jersey Civil Service job description, please go to: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/16491.htm
