About the Role
Power-Tek is seeking a skilled Municipal Planner with strong expertise in land-use laws, zoning regulations, and municipal planning processes. This role supports Planning Board functions and engineering reviews for various development projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and evaluate development applications, site plans, and subdivision proposals.
• Provide planning testimony when required for Planning Board or Zoning Board hearings.
• Interpret municipal zoning ordinances, land-use regulations, development codes, and redevelopment plans.
• Support engineering teams during technical reviews and ensure planning compliance.
• Prepare planning review letters, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with municipal staff, applicants, attorneys, and engineering consultants.
• Monitor compliance with state and local planning statutes.
Requirements
• AICP certification – not mandatory but highly preferred.
• 5–10+ years of municipal or planning board experience.
• Strong working knowledge of NJ land-use law, zoning requirements, redevelopment processes, and municipal ordinances.
• Experience preparing planning reports and presenting findings in public meetings.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpretation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience serving as Planning Board Planner or professional planning consultant.
• Familiarity with redevelopment zones, master plan re-exams, and zoning map updates.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, developers, attorneys, and municipal officials.
Job Type: Contract
Application Question(s):
• What is your hourly rate expectation for municipal consulting work?
• how many years of experience do you have with preparing or reviewing planning reports for Planning Boards or Zoning Boards?
• Do you have knowledge of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL)?
• Do you hold an AICP certification? (Not required but preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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