New Jersey Department of Transportation
NJ
Summary description:
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Planner Trainee.
Job description:
Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative transportation planning strategies, Utilize GIS software for spatial analysis and visualization to support informed decision - marking, communicate effectively with stakeholders through excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills, contribute to the development of technology - driven solutions to enhance workflows and operational efficiency, stay informed about industry trends and best practices in transportation planning, demonstrate problem - solving capabilities and willingness to explore and adopt new processes, procedures and workflows, engage in process improvements initiatives to address inefficiencies and propose solutions to optimize workflows.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the positionORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty - one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and planning law and administration. ORA valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners. ORPossession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
Eligibility factors:
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Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the positionORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty - one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and planning law and administration. ORA valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners. OR Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
New Jersey
Typical pay $73K – $116K/yr
Median pay: $86K/yr
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