Senior Land Use Planner
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Clarke Caton Hintz has been a recognized leader in Planning, Landscape Architecture and Architecture for more than 40 years. Our award-winning reputation is the result of our diverse team of talented, knowledgeable and imaginative professionals that provide the highest level of service to our clients. Located in the historic State House District in Trenton, New Jersey, our practice extends into a wide range of cities, towns and places where we serve as a design and planning partner for our clients.

Our wide-ranging portfolio of projects means that our people experience the myriad aspects of planning practice. Through multi-disciplinary collaboration among our allied design professionals, our people develop a broad understanding of the ability to shape the built and natural environments. We welcome team members that share our passion for meaningful, high-quality work-you won't be bored at CCH! You may view our work at www.clarkecatonhintz.com.

Our people define our culture and our success: A diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints enriches our work. We are committed to providing space for learning through mentorship, professional development, collaboration and career advancement. Incentives and support is offered for professional certification, licensing and enrichment activities, including charitable and non-profit endeavors. We support our people with a range of health, wellness and financial benefits. We also support a hybrid (in-person/remote) work schedule to provide flexibility for our team to manage their personal and family obligations. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary: Senior Land Use Planner

Clarke Caton Hintz seeks a Planner with a minimum of 5 years' experience who shares our passion for creative planning and design within a variety of contexts. The Planner will manage and collaborate on a variety of planning projects related to municipal entities and other public and private clients. Projects include master planning, redevelopment, affordable housing planning, urban design, zoning ordinances, environmental analysis and evaluation of development proposals. Ideal candidates will have an interest in comprehensive planning, sustainability, form-based codes, green infrastructure, transit-oriented development, land preservation/conservation, mobility, public policy and robust stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Articulating project scopes
• Developing project schedules and tasks
• Researching and analyzing documents and conditions relating to planning projects
• Development of public outreach material and methods
• Writing and assembling reports and documents using text and graphics, as appropriate
• Organizing and participating in meetings with clients, stakeholders, public and approving authorities
• Managing elements of projects, colleagues, allied professionals and sub-consultants to facilitate development and completion of projects
• Public presentations, outreach and testimony

Requirements

• AICP Certification
• Master's Degree in Community, Regional, Urban or City Planning (strongly preferred)
• 3 years or more of relevant planning experience
• Knowledge of planning best practices and concepts
• Ability to organize and present data in an efficient and clear manner
• Microsoft Office Suite, Word and Excel, being essential for day-to-day work
• Graphic skill, experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is desirable, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and personal initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team of planners, landscape architects, architects, graphic designers and GIS experts
• NJ professional planning license and AICP membership preferred, or the ability to take each exam within a reasonable time.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Employee Profit Sharing
• 401(K)
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday; Family, Military and Bereavement Leave, and Personal Days
• Professional Development
• Certification/Licensure Bonus
• Year-End Bonus