Planning Aide - County of Morris Office of Planning and Preservation

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of all sections of the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation
• Assist in the development of Planning Studies
• Perform occasional field work/site visits to support various planning initiatives
• Attend and facilitate Morris County Planning Board (MCPB) meetings
• Assist other office staff with assignments/tasks as needed
• Correspond with municipal planning and zoning representatives
• Maintain essential files (digital and hard copy)
• Prepare written invitations and correspondence for engaging stakeholders in meetings, workshops, and other events
• Review and check assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refer problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution
• Receive applications, documents, forms, plans, ordinances, and fees; screen, sort, catalog/file, and assemble this information for further processing
• Prepare meeting minutes and coordinate MCPB pre- and post-meeting activities
• Maintain prepared mailing and contact lists
• Assist with gathering technical planning data and research to support report development and analysis
• Aid in running virtual/hybrid meetings, including electronic or manual recording systems when necessary
• Respond to public requests for information and coordinate with appropriate planning staff to obtain required information
• Review local/regional online web sources for articles/news related to the Office’s activities
• Assist with maintaining digital content by updating webpages, producing basic newsletters, and brochures

Requirements

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently and with a team under minor supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including 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
• Maintain records and files, both digital and hard copy
• Ability to move and lift files and reorganize as appropriate
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

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