Assistant Planner Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Assistant Planner New Jersey Turnpike Authority – 4.1 Woodbridge, NJ Job Details Full-time $70,257 a year 20 hours ago Benefits 457(b) Health insurance Dental insurance Flextime Vision insurance Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Urban Planning Civil engineering Mid-level Microsoft Office Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Sustainability strategies Civil Engineering Communication skills GIS Full Job Description The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway – two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers.

OUR MISSION

We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region.

POSITION

The NJTA is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Planner position in our Engineering department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. Working under the general direction of the Senior Supervising Engineer or Supervising Engineer, the Assistant Planner provides support and assistance managing various engineering and administrative activities in the Engineering Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

I . Assists in developing scope of work and request for proposal documents for planning assignments. 2. Assembles necessary information such as plans, specifications, utility orders, crossing permits, agreements, etc., as required, for the execution and administration of Authority projects. 3. Prepares analyses and reports with recommendations concerning planning projects. 4. Reviews and recommends for approval fee estimates, supplements, permit fees, utility costs, consultant invoices, right-of-way requests, etc. 5. Maintains accurate records pertaining to project costs and schedules. 6. Act as the Engineering Department representative in dealing with consultants, governmental agencies, contractors, other Authority Departments, and others regarding assigned engineering projects. 7. Work in accordance with the standards/policies set forth in the Authority’s Procedures Manual, Design Manual, Manual for Construction, Standard Specifications, and Standard Drawings. 8. Assist in planning and developing projects for Annual and 5-Year Capital Programs. 9. Assist in the preparation of traffic and feasibility studies and other reports required for project development. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Studies or related field. 2. New Jersey Professional Planner License preferred. 3. Planning experience preferably in transportation, including resiliency and sustainability planning. 4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and general scheduling programs. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 6. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.

BENEFITS & PAY

Starting pay will be the minimum salary stated in this posting. This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by IFPTE Local 200. All Local 200 NJTA full time employees are entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance after applicable waiting period; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Local 200 members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.