Planning Aide - County of Morris Office of Planning and Preservation

Description Of Job And Division/Department

The County of Morris is seeking a qualified candidate to work in the Office of Planning and Preservation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assistance in the administration of all sections of the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation
• Assistance in the development of Planning Studies
• Ability to do occasional field work/site visits as necessary to support various planning initiatives
• Attend and facilitate Morris County Planning Board (MCPB) meetings
• Assists other office staff with assignments/tasks as needed
• Correspondence with municipal planning and zoning representatives
• Maintain essential files (digital and hard copy)

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently and with a team under minor supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including ability to work with MS Access or similar database applications and MS Outlook
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
• Maintains records and files, both digital and hard copy. Ability to move and lift files and reorganize as appropriate.

• Prepares written invitations, correspondence for engaging stakeholders in meetings, workshops and other events.
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution
• Receives applications, documents, forms, plans, ordinances and fees; screens, sorts, catalogs/files and assembles this information for further processing
• Preparation of meeting minutes, coordination of MCPB pre and post-meeting activities
• Maintains prepared mailing and contact lists
• Assists with gathering of technical planning data and research to support report development and analysis
• Aids in running virtual/hybrid meetings; including when necessary electronic or manual recording systems
• Responds to public requests for information and coordinates with the appropriate planning staff to obtain required information
• Review local/regional online web sources for articles/news etc. related to the Office’s activities
• Assists with maintaining digital content by updating webpages, producing basic newsletters and brochures

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

• Two (2) years of administrative/similar public experience
• Knowledge of County Planning and Municipal Planning Administration.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of a County Planning Department
• Knowledge of Adobe products a plus but not required

PO Box 900
30 Schuyler Place, 4th FL
Morristown, NJ 07963