Municipal Planner
RVE an Ardurra Company
Cherry Hill or Morganville, New Jersey
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
Click here to apply.
March 5, 2027