Planner

Cherry Hill Township
Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Under the direction of the Director and/or Deputy Director, the successful candidate plans, administers and coordinates multiple, complex land use development projects; organizes and employs resources to achieve project objectives; prepares and monitors project budgets/escrows; conducts planning and zoning analyses and prepares reports/recommendations; analyzes planning issues and determines project schedules and priorities before the Planning and Zoning Board. This position requires basic understanding of Municipal Land Use Laws and familiarity with local Zoning ordinances.

Essential Functions:
Planning Board and Zoning Board Administration

• Process and organize Land Use Development Applications.
• Intake and processing of Application Fees, Escrows, Bond, etc. and transmits such to the Controller’s office.
• Review site plan, subdivision plan and miscellaneous land use development applications for completeness and prepare technical report of land use, history, zoning applicability and planning analyses for the Board(s) use.
• Process and provide all administrative support of said land use development applications before the Planning Board, ensuring compliance with New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law timeframes and requirements.
• Assist the Township’s Zoning Officer in reviewing and processing sign permits and zoning permits as well as assisting/maintaining the database of sad permit records.
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law timeframes and requirements.
• Respond to inquiries concerning the Township Zoning Ordinance and proposed development projects.
• Provide technical support and information to property owners, developers, other Departments, staff, land use professionals, and elected and appointed officials on planning and zoning policies, plans, and procedures.
• Attends Planning and Zoning Board meetings in a supportive/secretarial capacity.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Deputy Director.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of municipal, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to land use.
• Ability to perform responsible and complex land use development application and long-term planning; procedures and standards pertaining to the planning process; interpret maps, site and building plans; interpret and understand civil engineering and architectural plans, concepts and methodologies.
• Prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials; effectively communicates (both verbally and written) and educates on complex planning and zoning regulations, requirements, and processes; values expedient responsiveness; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment on a varying degree of complex projects while being able to prioritize said projects accordingly.

Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, or a closely related field. Master’s degree in urban planning or related field preferred but not required. At least two (2) years of related experience in municipal planning/community development, or the equivalent time spent towards a graduate degree in urban planning or related field.
• Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A New Jersey Professional Planner (PP) and AICP license are desired but not required. Strong candidates must be eligible to take the PP and AICP, which should be pursued during prospective employment with the Township within a two-year period. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience preferred but not required. Strong candidates are proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Other Requirements:

• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Pre-employment background investigation
• New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position.

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April 30, 2026

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