DEFINITION
Under direction, has complete charge of a planning agency and all of its personnel, and is responsible for organizing, promoting, and administering a comprehensive planning service including preparation and making of surveys; collection and compilation of data; conduct of investigations and analyses of this data; drawing and drafting of maps and charts; and interpretation and transposition of statistical data into visual form; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Carries out policies of the planning board or other authority responsible for the planning agency.
2. Prepares or supervises the preparation of a master plan.
3. Plans, promotes, organizes, and administers a comprehensive long-term planning service.
4. Establishes administrative procedures to ensure maximum service provided at a reasonable cost.
5. Studies planning needs to develop immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs.
6. Interprets the planning organization, and its philosophy and objectives.
7. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies and interested individuals.
8. Organizes, trains, and supervises subordinates, and provides them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
9. Prepares budget estimates and keeps records of expenditures.
10. Prepares suitable and comprehensive reports.
11. Interprets and stimulates public interest in planning activities.
12. Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of planning activities, maps, plans, designs, and charts.
13. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years of professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Possession of a Master's degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

LICENSE:

Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional Planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional Planners. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.