Assistant Director/Senior Planner

Neglia Group
Lyndhurst or Mountainside, New Jersey

Neglia Group is looking for talented, energetic and self-motivated employee with good communication skills for the Assistant Director/Senior Planner role in either our Lyndhurst or Mountainside, NJ Offices. An ideal candidate will be a team player looking to contribute in a meaningful way to a growing planning department.

Neglia Group is a family-owned firm that specializes in both municipal and private clientele. Neglia Group is a well-established full-service organization. We take pride in offering our clients state-of-the-art services–yet we maintain the down-to earth, eager-to-please attributes that provided the very foundation of our success.

Since our founding a half-century ago, we have amassed a wealth of practical experience in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, municipal engineering, traffic engineering, surveying, landscape architectural construction inspection, and planning.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning (or similar equivalent field).
• AICP and PP license.
• 5-10 years of professional planning experience.

Skill Requirements

• Strong communication, verbal, and technical writing skills.
• Candidate should be comfortable with public speaking.
• Proven track record of business development.
• Understanding of zoning ordinances, Municipal Land Use Law, Master Planning, Affordable Housing, and Redevelopment Plans in New Jersey.
• Ability to manage team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and work directly with Director of Planning.
• Working with the Director of planning to support municipal clients
• Assisting with the review of site plans and subdivision applications for Municipal Land Use Boards.
• Assisting in drafting amendments to zoning ordinances.
• Preparing visuals and presentations for public meetings.
• Creating streetscape and architectural design standards.
• Present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public.
• Managing and training team members.
• Ability to attend night meetings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Based upon Experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401k Plan with matching percentage
• Paid Time Off
• Aflac – Additional Insurance
• Job Type: Full-time, Immediate Opening

Please submit a cover letter, portfolio/writing samples, and resume directly to Lyndsay Knight

April 30, 2026

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