Website RVE
OPPORTUNITY:
RVE, an Ardurra company, is looking for an experienced Municipal Planner in municipal and regional planning, land use, zoning, and community development projects. This role involves preparing and reviewing planning studies, reports, and applications; providing technical guidance to clients and municipalities; and supporting public meetings and hearings. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential. While NJ experience is ideal, experience only in PA will be considered.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Serve as client representative and attend evening meetings
- Draft development review letters pertaining to various municipal development applications.
- Prepare, amend, and update municipal comprehensive plans, master plans and reexamination reports
- Review, evaluate and recommend zoning amendments and rezoning’s
- Prepare, amend, and update Housing Element and Fair Share Plans
- Prepare redevelopment investigations and plans
- Draft a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
- Various research tasks as may be requested by municipal clients
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices
- Working knowledge of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. Knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code a plus
- Understanding of the NJ regulations including MLUL, LRHL, COAH
- Knowledge of economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning a plus
- Strong writing, communication, and copy editing skills
- Knowledge of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowing ArcPRO, SketchUP, and Adobe
- Creative Cloud a plus
- Ability to critically analyze ordinances and codes and draft revisions
- Ability to identify community problems, issues, and opportunities
- Group facilitation and public engagement skills
- Ability to multitask and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
- Comfort level with presenting to various stakeholder groups.
- Ability to complete tasks independently
To apply for this job please visit recruiting.ultipro.com.