Job Description

About the Role

Power-Tek is seeking a skilled

Professional 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