Municipal Planner/AICP

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have experience 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.

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSES REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have 10+ years of planning experience, AICP certification required. 

In pursuit of PP certification 

Competencies :

• Client Focus
• Developing Others
• Fostering Communication & Collaboration
• Leading Others
• Managerial Courage

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office or administrative setting but may include periodic field work. Field activities can involve exposure to varying weather conditions and typical outdoor hazards. The role requires minimal to moderate physical activity, such as occasional standing, walking, or lifting items up to 20 pounds, while most tasks remain focused on work at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. 

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.