Senior Urban Planner - Gables Search Group

Our client is an award-winning Community Planning and Landscape Architecture firm located in New Jersey. Our client has carved out a niche in design-based planning, setting the company apart from Civil Multi-discipline firms in terms of the quality of Planning & Landscape Architecture. Specializing in combining these two fields, our client creates practical and effective solutions.

Senior Planner /Principal Planner or Director of Planning

Firm Project types include:

·Redevelopment Planning

·Master Plans

·Streetscapes & Urban Design

·Municipal Consulting and Development Plan Review / Inspection

·Park & Regional Trail Design

·Residential & Commercial Site Planning & Redevelopment Design

·Grant Writing

Our client is committed to preserving and enhancing the visual and environmental character of the places and communities where we work.

Required and Desirable Qualifications:

·NJ PP Licensure and AICP Certification (Required.)

·Enthusiasm to improve our built environment & foster sustainability

·Strong communication and writing skills

·Experience with Affordable Housing is a plus, but not necessary

·Ability to manage projects and clients

·Desire to present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public

·Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

·Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, data collection; research methods, and statistics

·Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office

·Solid oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain complicated information to the public;

·Creative problem-solving skills

·Ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Basic Duties

·Gather, interpret, and analyze a variety of data, and prepare reports, maps,

·Manage and assist teams of co-workers on planning projects for local government clients in New Jersey

·Draft zoning ordinances, Redevelopment analyses and Redevelopment Plans,

·Develop competitive proposals and project budgets;

·Build and nurture client relationships;

·Present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public;

·Represent the firm at evening meetings

·Supervise and assist with training junior planners

Benefits

·Health Insurance - covers 100% of the cost of the Employee single coverage policy.

·Life Insurance

·401k with 4% Net Company Match

·Sick Leave

·Vacation Leave

·9 paid Holidays

·License Fees