Senior Planning Aide

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office planning work involved in preparing planning surveys.
• Collect and compile data for planning surveys and transpose statistical data into visual form.
• Assist in creating graphic and written presentations of solutions for planning problems.
• Assist in transposing statistical data for use in maps and charts.
• Support subdividers by advising on procedures and reviewing subdivision plans.
• Inform applicants for zoning variances and compile data for zoning maps.
• Compile information on land use, calculate acreage for open land surveys, and conduct studies of public facilities.
• Maintain essential records and files.
• Learn and utilize electronic, manual, and computerized recording and information systems used by the agency.

• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience performing field and office tasks for planning surveys, data collection, and data visualization. A thirty (30) semester‑hour credit load in planning coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
• License: A valid driver’s license in New Jersey is required only if vehicle operation is necessary for essential duties.
• Examples of Work:
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in planning work and in arithmetic calculations.
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and follow written and oral directions.
  • Ability to learn quickly from written and oral explanations and from demonstrations.
  • Ability to organize assigned field and office work.
  • Ability to follow established work methods.
  • Ability to keep essential records and files.
  • Ability to learn to use various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be acceptable for communication.
• EEO Statement:
  Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is provided. If accommodation causes undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

NOTE:

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position may not perform all duties listed; conversely, all duties performed may not be listed.